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:
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 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:
Service Area: Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes and Yancey County Website: http://www2.ncdhhs.gov/ncinnovations/ orhttp://www.vayahealth.com/ High County First in Families
Contact Person: Penny Souther- Chapter Director Phone: (336) 667-3333 ext 2150 Penny Souther's Cell: (828) 529-2075 Fax: (336) 667-8216 Email: PLSouther@childrenshopealliance.org Address: 507 Court House Dr. Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Description of Services: High Country First in Families is a community-based program offered by Children's Hope Alliance. 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: https://www.childrenshopealliance.org/first-in-families/ |
