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WV Works
WV WORKS provides monthly cash assistance to eligible families. Most people who receive a monthly WV WORKS benefit also receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and Medicaid, but these are not guaranteed based only on receipt of WV WORKS. To determine eligibility and apply for benefits, visit the WV Path website at http://www.wvpath.wv.gov or contact your local DoHS office.
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Here you will find helpful information and links if you're in need of financial assistance.
LOW INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
(LIEAP) LIEAP assists eligible households with the cost of home heating through direct cash payments or payments to utility companies on their behalf. A crisis component is available for households without resources facing the loss of a heating source. Eligibility for both program components is based on a combination of factors, including income, type of heating payment, and total heating costs. UTILITY ASSISTANCE Visit our website to learn more: https://dhhr.wv.gov/bfa/programs/Pages/LIEAP.aspx The Division of Family Assistance Policy (DFAP) operates LIEAP in each of the DoHS field offices for a short time each winter, usually beginning with a mail-out to targeted households. In addition, DFAP contracts with the Community Action network and with regional Agency on Aging offices to perform outreach and accept LIEAP applications at their local sites.
School Clothing Allowance (SCA) program
The School Clothing Allowance (SCA) program provides vouchers for clothing appropriate for school such as pants, shirts, skirts, dresses, shoes, coats, underwear and other basic clothing. Piece goods may be purchased to make clothing if the family desires. Purchases made with the vouchers are exempt from sales tax and some stores offer discounts to customers who use the vouchers in their stores. Applications will be accepted from July 1 through July 31 or as designated by the West SCHOOL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE Visit our website to learn more: https://dhhr.wv.gov/bfa/programs/Pages/School-Clothing-Assistance.aspx Virginia Department of Human Services. Vouchers must be redeemed by October 31 of the current program year. Clothing cannot be returned for cash (only exchanged). To determine eligibility and apply for benefits, visit the WV Path website at http://www.wvpath.wv.gov or contact your local DoHS office.
Special Reduced Rate Service Program
The Special Reduced Rate Service Program (20% Utility Discount Program) was established by West Virginia state government to assist eligible participants in receiving a 20 percent discount from their gas, electric and water companies. If you are a recipient of SNAP and over age 60, SSI and over age 18, or WV WORKS, you may be eligible. For more information, visit our website: https://dhhr.wv.gov/bfa/programs/Pages/default.aspx To determine eligibility and apply for benefits, visit the WV Path website at http://www.wvpath.wv.gov or contact your local DoHS office.
Burial Assistance Program
The burial assistance program assists with payment(s) up to $1000 toward the cost of funeral expenses for an indigent adult or child. The program benefits are determined by the burial rate and, when applicable, the amount which exceeds the maximum allowable. BURIAL ASSISTANCE Page 18 Additional information may be found in the latest Funeral Director's Handbook, which may be found on our our website: https://dhhr.wv.gov/bfa/programs/Pages/Burial-Assistance.aspx
Emergency Assistance Program
The Emergency Assistance program is used to assist individuals and families in financial crises when they are without available resources. The program is designed to provide short-term emergency financial assistance to eligible individuals and families, for the purpose of obtaining items or services needed to eliminate an emergency. Items of need include rent, utilities, food, household supplies, clothing, transportation and medical service. Assistance is limited to one 30 consecutive day period during any 12 consecutive months. For more information, visit our website: https://dhhr.wv.gov/bfa/programs/Pages/Emergency-Assistance.aspx To determine eligibility and apply for benefits, visit the WV Path website at https://www.wvpath.wv.gov or contact your local DoHS office. See pages 21- 25 for a list of county offices.
Grant County DoHS Office-
304-257-4211
Petersburg, WV
WVU Medicine Chestnut Ridge Center (Substance abuse, mental health- (304) 598-6400
Morgantown, WV
Covenant Counseling Ministries (Individual, family, mental health, trauma)- (301) 777-0633
Cumberland, MD