Caswell County DSS

Caswell County DSS

(336) 694-1816

175 E Church St
Yanceyville, NC - 27379


 Work First Cash Assistance Program Work First is North Carolina’s Temporary Assistance for the Needy Families (TANF) program. This program helps parents support themselves and their families by offering short-term training and other services to increase the chances of employment. 2013-2016 Work First State Plan Benefit Diversion Benefit Diversion is an alternative to traditional cash assistance and helps families who are experiencing a temporary crisis associated with employment. Benefit Diversion is an optional package of services that include: A one-time lump-sum payment equal to a maximum of three months of Work First Family Assistance benefits Medicaid and Food and Nutrition Services Referrals to child care and other community and agency resources Employment services Emergency Assistance Families who are experiencing a financial emergency may be eligible for financial help to pay for housing and utilities. Families that meet the following criteria may be eligible: The family must have a child who lives with a relative as defined for Work First Family Assistance Total income must be at or below 200% of poverty level The family has proof of identity and citizenship How to Apply Work First applicants are required to register for the First Stop Employment Assistance Program with the  Employment Security Commission (ESC). Failure to register results in the family's ineligibility for Work First Family Assistance. Apply at your  local Departments of Social Services.  If you have questions, please  contact us .



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