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Work First - Eligibility Requirements

The following chart describes the Work First Eligibility Requirements.
PLEASE NOTE: In reference to the "What's Needed" column on the chart, if we are unable to establish eligibility for assistance, additional information may be required.

Eligibility Requirement
What's Needed
How Often
Identity Passport, ID, other primary documents At application or if questionable
Address/ Living With/Living Arrangement Valid NC driver’s license, lease agreement, utility bill At application, review, change in situation
Age Birth certificate At application, change in situation
Kinship Birth certificate, copy of court order documents At application, change in situation
Citizenship/ Alien Status Passport, ID, other primary documents At application or if questionable
Social Security Number Valid social security card or number At application - or until received
Income:
Wages/Self-Employment Public Benefits/ Private Retirement Benefits/ Trust, etc.
Wage stubs, verification from employer, tax forms, award letter At application, review, change in situation
Assets/Resources Ownership and tax records, bank and court documents At application, review, change in situation

For more information, please contact your county Department of Social Services office or email us.

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