Financial Support

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Work First
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Phone: (336) 651-7400
              (336) 903-7277
Address: 304 College Street
                 Wilkesboro, NC - 28697
Office Hours:  Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Description of Services: The NC Division of Social Services is responsible for various programs and services. The main services we are interested in providing to you is the Work First Cash Assistance Program:
Emergency Financial Assistance Families who are experiencing a financial emergency may be eligible for financial help to pay for housing and utilities.

Eligibility:  Families that meet the following criteria may be eligible for Emergency Assistance:

• The family must have a child who lives with a relative as defined for Work First Family Assistance and who meets the age limit for Work First cash assistance.
• Total income must be at or below 200% of poverty level.
• Family's statement is acceptable for citizenship and identity unless it is questionable. If in doubt, request appropriate verification.

Service Area: Wilkes County

Website: http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dss/

Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission Inc. (BROC)

Central Office
​Phone: (336) 667-7174
Fax: (336) 667-5920
Email: brocds@brocinc.com
Address: 710 Veterans Dr., North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Office Hours: Monday -Friday 8:30 am -5:00 pm
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Description of Services: Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission Inc. is a non-profit organization established in 1966 as a Community Action Agency. Their mission is to provide assistance and services to low-income families, enabling them to move out of poverty. Programs include Head Start, Elderly Nutrition Program, Weatherization and Community Services Block Grant.
 
Service Area: Alleghany, Ashe, and Wilkes County

Website: http://brocinc.com/index.html

NC Innovations Waiver
Vaya Health (Smoky Mountain) LME/MCO North Carolina Innovations Waiver (Medicaid) Services IDD/MH/SA: 

24 Hour Service Line: 1-800-849-6127

Vaya Health Office:
Phone: (828) 586-5501
Fax: (828) 586-3965
Address: 200 Ridgefield Ct., Suite 206
               Asheville, NC 28801

Description of Services: The North Carolina Innovations Waiver is a resource for funding services and supports for people with intellectual and other related disabilities that are at risk for institutional care in an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (IF-IID).

Ages Served: All ages

Fees/ Payment Type Accepted: There is no fee for this waiver.

Eligibility: To be part of North Carolina's Innovations Waiver, you must:

• Meet the requirements for Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) level of care
• Live in an ICF-IID or be at risk of being placed in an ICF-IID
• Be able to stay safe, healthy and well in the community while using NC Innovations Waiver services
• Need and use NC Innovations Waiver services listed in your person-centered plan at least once a month
• Want to use NC Innovations Waiver services instead of living in an ICF-IID

Service Area: Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes and Yancey County

Website: http://www2.ncdhhs.gov/ncinnovations/ orhttp://www.vayahealth.com/
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Blue Ridge First in Families​

Contact Person: Sherry Wilcox- Chapter Director
Phone: (336) 955-7140
              
Fax: 919-400-4846
Email: blueridge@fifnc.org
Address: 406B West Main St. Wilkesboro, NC 28697

Description of Services: Blue Ridge First in Families is a community-based program offered by First In Families NC. They serve individuals with developmental disabilities and/or traumatic brain injuries.

Ages served: All ages

Fees/ Payment Type Accepted: Services are free

Eligibility: Services are referral based. Families must complete an application and have an annual income of less than $65,000 a year after taxes and they only offer assistance one time per year.

Service Area: Alleghany, Ashe, Avery Watauga and Wilkes County

Website: 
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