Here's the poverty thresholds from 1995 - 2005 following NAS recommendation according to the U.S. census (two adults, two children).

http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/povmeas/altmeas05/nas_povmeasures2005.xls

What is the amount of a welfare check for a two adult, two child family?

What is the amount of a welfare check for a one adult, two child family?