Financial Resources for Families
Paying for Child Care
Child care tuition rates are unaffordable for many families. In each county across North Carolina, funds are available to help families pay for child care. Eligibility for child care subsidy program is based on income and priorities set by the individual county. Please contact Caswell County Department of Social Services at (336) 694-4141.
College Education
Because a college education greatly improves job opportunities and compensation, it is important that children and families have access to resources that help with funding college and securing a better financial future. Grants and loans for college, loan forgiveness programs, service work opportunities, and tax credits are available to those who qualify. For more information on these resources you may contact your local college, high school counselor, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) website (www.fafsa.ed.gov), the North Carolina College Foundation, or if you are working with child care, T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® at 919-967-3272.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Families may find themselves faced with an unexpected crisis because of job loss. TANF, also known as Work First, provides support to help families overcome obstacles and become independent once again. Qualifying families may receive employment training, monetary Work First benefits, Medicaid, child care services and food/nutrition services. Contact NC Care Line at 1-800-662-7030 for more information. Please contact Caswell County Department of Social Services at (336) 694-4141.
Crisis Assistance
The Caswell Parish is a private, non-profit organization providing emergency assistance to families and indivuals. The Parish also operates the Tog Shop and sells donated goods. The Caswell Parish is located at 1038 North Main Street in Yanceyville. 336-694-6428 Kim LaFreniere, Director kim.lafreniere@gmail.com
Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
The Low Income Energy Assistance Program(LIEAP) is a Federally-funded program that provides for a one-time cash payment to help eligible families pay their heating bills. This payment is usually received in February of each year. A household that applies must:
Please contact Caswell County Department of Social Services at (336) 694-4141.
Crisis Intervention Program (CIP)
The Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) is a Federally-funded provides assistance to low-income households that are in a heating or cooling related emergency. The goal of the CIP program is to help families stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer. By doing so, this reduces the risk of health and safety problems such as illness, fire or eviction.
Energy Assistance is important to all that receive it, but more so if someone in your home is elderly, disabled or a young child under 6 years old. These persons are especially at risk for life threatening illness of death if their home is too cold in the winter or too hot in the summer.
Benefits may vary based upon the amount needed to alleviate the crisis; however, beneifts cannot exceed $600 and/or the maximum allowed benefit amount established by the county, per State fiscal year.
The maximum allowed benefit amount can be up to $600 per application, per crisis situation. The maximum benefit amount determined by the County Director will also be the maximum allowed benefit amount per application for that county.
An eligible household may receive assistance more than one time during the State Fiscal Year(July through June).
A household that applies must:
Tax Credits & Help Filing
Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC)
Raising children is very expensive. Tax credits are available to help offset these expenses. The Earned Income Tax Credit and the Advanced Earned Income Tax Credit are available to qualified people who work. If you qualify, this money is yours to claim. Ask your employer for the proper tax forms or call 1-800-829-1040. Please contact Caswell County Senior Center for help with filling out taxes at (336) 694-7447.
FREE tax help for families earning around $49,000 or less! www.nwlc.org/our-blog/filing-free-finding-available-tax-preparation-services
Tax credits for families: www.nwlc.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/northcarolinaenglish.pdf
American Opportunity Credit: Questions and Answers: www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=211309,00.html
Child care tuition rates are unaffordable for many families. In each county across North Carolina, funds are available to help families pay for child care. Eligibility for child care subsidy program is based on income and priorities set by the individual county. Please contact Caswell County Department of Social Services at (336) 694-4141.
College Education
Because a college education greatly improves job opportunities and compensation, it is important that children and families have access to resources that help with funding college and securing a better financial future. Grants and loans for college, loan forgiveness programs, service work opportunities, and tax credits are available to those who qualify. For more information on these resources you may contact your local college, high school counselor, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) website (www.fafsa.ed.gov), the North Carolina College Foundation, or if you are working with child care, T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® at 919-967-3272.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Families may find themselves faced with an unexpected crisis because of job loss. TANF, also known as Work First, provides support to help families overcome obstacles and become independent once again. Qualifying families may receive employment training, monetary Work First benefits, Medicaid, child care services and food/nutrition services. Contact NC Care Line at 1-800-662-7030 for more information. Please contact Caswell County Department of Social Services at (336) 694-4141.
Crisis Assistance
The Caswell Parish is a private, non-profit organization providing emergency assistance to families and indivuals. The Parish also operates the Tog Shop and sells donated goods. The Caswell Parish is located at 1038 North Main Street in Yanceyville. 336-694-6428 Kim LaFreniere, Director kim.lafreniere@gmail.com
Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
The Low Income Energy Assistance Program(LIEAP) is a Federally-funded program that provides for a one-time cash payment to help eligible families pay their heating bills. This payment is usually received in February of each year. A household that applies must:
- Have at least one U.S. citizen or non-citizen who meets the eligibility criteria
- Meet an income test
- Have reserves at or below $2,200
- Be responsible for it's heating bills
Please contact Caswell County Department of Social Services at (336) 694-4141.
Crisis Intervention Program (CIP)
The Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) is a Federally-funded provides assistance to low-income households that are in a heating or cooling related emergency. The goal of the CIP program is to help families stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer. By doing so, this reduces the risk of health and safety problems such as illness, fire or eviction.
Energy Assistance is important to all that receive it, but more so if someone in your home is elderly, disabled or a young child under 6 years old. These persons are especially at risk for life threatening illness of death if their home is too cold in the winter or too hot in the summer.
Benefits may vary based upon the amount needed to alleviate the crisis; however, beneifts cannot exceed $600 and/or the maximum allowed benefit amount established by the county, per State fiscal year.
The maximum allowed benefit amount can be up to $600 per application, per crisis situation. The maximum benefit amount determined by the County Director will also be the maximum allowed benefit amount per application for that county.
An eligible household may receive assistance more than one time during the State Fiscal Year(July through June).
A household that applies must:
- Have at least one U.S. Citizen or a noncitizen who meets certain eligibility criteria
- Meet an income test
- Be in a heating or cooling related emergency.
Tax Credits & Help Filing
Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC)
Raising children is very expensive. Tax credits are available to help offset these expenses. The Earned Income Tax Credit and the Advanced Earned Income Tax Credit are available to qualified people who work. If you qualify, this money is yours to claim. Ask your employer for the proper tax forms or call 1-800-829-1040. Please contact Caswell County Senior Center for help with filling out taxes at (336) 694-7447.
FREE tax help for families earning around $49,000 or less! www.nwlc.org/our-blog/filing-free-finding-available-tax-preparation-services
Tax credits for families: www.nwlc.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/northcarolinaenglish.pdf
American Opportunity Credit: Questions and Answers: www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=211309,00.html
Caswell County Partnership for Children
Hours: 8:00 am- 5:00 pm Monday-Friday
Visit us: 1084 NC Hwy 86 North in Yanceyville
or for mail: PO Box 664, Yanceyville, NC 27379
tel: 336-694-1538
fax: 336-694-7666
email: ccp4child@esinc.net
Visit us: 1084 NC Hwy 86 North in Yanceyville
or for mail: PO Box 664, Yanceyville, NC 27379
tel: 336-694-1538
fax: 336-694-7666
email: ccp4child@esinc.net
