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40 Coxe Avenue
Asheville, NC 28802
(828) 250-5500


    

Economic Services:
Work First Family Assistance

Work First Family Assistance is a time limited cash assistance program for families with dependent children with an emphasis on job placement for all recipients.

Work First Family Assistance also includes referrals to other helping agencies in the community.

 
Family Assistance Services Include:

 

  • temporary aid cash assistance
  • referrals to other helping agencies in the community
Hours of Operation:


Monday through Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm

 

Appointment Procedure

  • Appointments not accepted.
  • Clients comes to DSS, applications are taken on a first come - first serve basis.

 

What to bring with you

 

  • Proof of income
  • Children's birth certificates
  • Social Security cards.

 

How are services paid for?

 

Services are paid by Federal, State and County funds.

 

Contact Information

Jim Geter
(828) 250-5669
jim.geter@buncombecounty.org

 

For a listing of county-wide programs & services offered by Buncombe County Government, please visit our Services section.

 

    
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