Provides temporary monthly assistance to families with children. All families are required to sign a Mutual Responsibility Agreement that details their plan to become non-dependent on public assistance. Most families that include an adult are subject to a federal 60-month time limit and a state 24-month limit on receipt of this assistance.
Eligibility
In order to be eligible for a WFFA check:
- There must be a child age 18 or younger in the home
- The child(ren) must live with an adult relative who is within a certain degree of kinship or with a non-relative who has legal custody or legal guardianship
- The family must meet income and resources guidelines
- Unless exempt, adults in the household are subject to work requirements
- All family members need to provide or apply for Social Security number
- Must meet citizenship and residency requirements
- Must cooperate with Child Support requirements when applicable
In lieu of a monthly WFFA check, families may receive Benefit Diversion.
Additional Information
Contact Jamie Towe 828-452-6620, ext. 2317 or Jill McCracken 828-452-6620, ext. 2368.
