Cash Assistance

North Carolina Work First (TANF)

Monthly cash assistance for low-income North Carolina families with minor children, plus access to employment and training services. Administered by the Department of Health and Human Services through county DSS offices.

Potential Benefit

Up to ~$272/month for a family of three

Who Qualifies

North Carolina families with minor children and very low income

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