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1. What is Work First?

North Carolina’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, called Work First (WF), is based on the premise that parents have a responsibility to support themselves and their children. Work First provides parents with short-term training and other services to help them become employed and move toward self-sufficiency. Families in which grandparents and relatives are caring for their relative children and legal guardians can receive services and support that prevent children from unnecessarily entering the foster care system.

For more information, please call 910-798-3500

2. How do I apply for Work First?

To apply, come into the New Hanover County Department of Social Services during regular business hours. Monday, Wednesday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, Tuesday, 8 am to 6 pm. or call 910-798-3500 to speak to a case worker.

You can apply:

• Phone by calling 910-798-3500, Option 4
• You can print the application (English and Spanish) and mail it to 1650 Greenfield Street, Wilmington, NC  28401 
• Print and fax the application to 910-798-7824
• In person at 1650 Greenfield Street, Wilmington, NC  28401
• An application can be mailed to you upon request.