Below are the most common examples of documents that you can use. We can also accept other documents.
Please note: If you qualify for child care financial assistance through a DTA or DCF referral, your referral and an ID are the only documents your FAA will need.
What you must verify
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Identity |
Driver's license, passport, work or school ID If you do not have a photo ID, you can use 2 forms of identification without a photo. |
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Massachusetts residency |
Utility bills, tax forms, rent receipt, lease, mortgage statements, letter from landlord, shelter letter, or current vehicle registration We do not accept post office box addresses. |
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Age of child (for whom care is needed) |
Birth certificate, record of birth, passport, medical, school or other official records |
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Relationship to child (for whom care is needed) |
Birth certificate, guardianship documentation, court documents |
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Citizenship or immigration status of child (for whom care is needed) |
Birth certificate, passport, green card, or other documents showing immigration status or certificate of naturalizations |
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Income (earnings of the parents or caregiver) |
Pay stubs, letter from employer showing gross income and number of hours worked per week, or business records or tax returns showing self-employment income and expenses, employment verification form |
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Other income (your FAA will tell you what income you need to verify) |
If you get workers’ compensation, pension, alimony, unemployment benefits, etc: benefit or award letter, or check or record of payment |
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Retirement status |
ID, passport, or birth certificate |
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Active Deployment in Military |
Copy of military orders |
* If you listed your family composition and size and your assets on your application, we will not need verification unless we have questions.