Summer Youth Employment Program
Intake Appointment: Documents Checklist
DOCUMENTS MUST BE DATED WITHIN 60 DAYS OF YOUR SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT.
Proof of Your income –- See chart below for income guidelines.
If you work: 2 most recent pay stubs, W2 from 2022, or IRS Tax Transcript from 2022
I-9 is not accepted
If you receive Worker’s Compensation or Unemployment Benefits, please bring award letter
If you do not have any income: You must show proof of how you support yourself and your family (cash assistance, Social Security benefits, etc.)
A letter that states your family receives SNAP (food assistance)
Proof of Identity and Residence (parent / guardian) – ALL following documents are required.
Your current, unexpired State Issued photo ID
Proof of current residency in Cuyahoga County and/or the City of Cleveland
If the address on your ID is where you currently live, we are good to go.
If not, you will need one of the following: utility bill, government agency letter, or lease agreement that is less than 60 days old at time of your appointment.
Your Social Security Card (letters WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED)
Documents required for the teen (who will be working in the program) – ALL following documents are required:
Your child’s current, unexpired photo ID
14 – 17 years old: School ID (from 2021-2022), School Records with Photo, State ID, Driver’s License, Passport, or City Rec ID
18+ years old: Driver’s License, State ID, or Passport
If the expiration date on a Driver’s License or State ID is March 9, 2020 to April 1, 2021, the expiration date has been automatically extended and will remain valid until July 1, 2021.
Your child’s Social Security CARD (letters WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED)
Proof of Relationship to the child wishing to participate.
A Birth Certificate often satisfies this requirement if you are listed as the parent.
If the Birth Certificate does not show proof of relationship between you and your child, you can provide school records, custody papers/court documentation, or medical records.
If your child is 18 years old and currently in High School: Copy of their current report card or proof of current year registration
Required documents for other family members
You may be requested to provide documentation for others in your household if you are only income eligible with more family members.
For these family members you need to bring ALL the following information:
If another minor:
Proof of relationship between you and the child (example: birth certificate or school records)
The child’s Social Security Number
The child’s Date of Birth
If another adult:
2 most recent pay stubs, W2 or IRS Transcript from 2022, or attestation to no income
Social Security number
Date of birth
Income Guidelines for Families Qualifying based on employment income, worker’s compensation, or unemployment benefits – Income must be no more than 200% of Federal Poverty Level.
