So I wanted to write an article about my mother. The thing about a writer is that it almost goes without saying that ABOUT YOU will eventually be written. Uncomfortable! Ha ha. But I do my best to write about others with the dignity, grace and respect that I would like to be addressed with.
My mother raised/continues to raise 3 daughters. We’re all grown up now, but his “work” never stopped. Motherhood doesn’t give up. In fact, in many ways, it gets harder over the years. Maybe especially for a mother of three grown WOMEN… ow: )
North Carolina Assistance Programs
With rents skyrocketing, many with jobs. Every city has rental housing programs that help with a down payment for new housing and financial assistance with renting. The housing authority works with private housing companies to provide subsidies for those who need help paying rent.
Housing authorities also screen applicants to ensure that only qualified individuals receive these benefits. Once a tenant is admitted, the housing authority signs the lease and pays the difference between what the tenant pays and the market price for the apartment. Types of housing assistance programs. (Learn more.)
Who is Eligible for Cash Assistance in North Carolina?
TANF cash assistance is only available to very low-income families with children. Families who meet eligibility criteria, including the following, may qualify for emergency assistance:
- The family must have one child under the age of 18 living with a relative, as defined for Work First Family Assistance.
- The total family income must be at or below 200% of the poverty line.
- The family has proof of identity and citizenship.
Extension of the CTC
The 2021 Child Tax Credit brought child poverty to the lowest level ever recorded. For a year, there was an expanded and regularly accessible CTC to more families than ever before. TANF has had to be re-approved since 2010, but has only been temporarily renewed every year since then. This is constant unpredictability for the people who crave stability the most.
The 2021 routine monthly CTC allocation was distributed more frequently, was accessible to individuals in a wider range of tax brackets, and was offered in a larger quantity, greatly benefiting families to meet ongoing regular needs of the plan. and save for future emergencies or long-term needs. The NC BTC has an outline of how a North Carolina Child Tax Credit would help all children thrive.