departments & agencies
Economic Services / family assistance
40 Coxe Avenue
Asheville, NC 28802
(828) 250-5500
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
Dawn Warren
Program Manager
(828) 250-5680
For a listing of county-wide programs & services offered by Buncombe County Government, please visit our Services section.