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Temporary Economic Assistance and Maintenance

Work First Cash Assistance

The Work First Family Assistance program provides temporary cash assistance TANF check for families who meet the state's financial and reserve requirements. The amount of the monthly Work First Family Assistance benefit is determined by the number of members eligible in the family, the amount of income for the family and requires the family to meet conditions of a Mutual Responsibility Agreement. This includes registration with the Employment Security Commission and developing a plan for employment, keeping children in school, and cooperating with Child Support Enforcement.

You may apply for Work First Family Assistance Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at:

    The Dept. of Social Services Building
    741 North Highland Avenue
    Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Please bring the following pieces of information for all family members with you:

  • Birth Certificates
  • Social Security Numbers
  • Verification of income of any kind
  • Verification of assets such as bank accounts, insurance policies, property, etc.

If you have any questions, call (336) 703-3802.

Contact Information

Temporary Economic Assistance (TEAM)
741 North Highland Avenue
Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Direct Phone Lines:
Child Day Care
. . . . . . . . . (336) 703-3805
Child Support
. . . . . . . . . (336) 703-3801
Energy Assistance
. . . . . . . . . (336) 703-3785
Family/Children's Medicaid
. . . . . . . . . (336) 703-3803
Food Stamps
. . . . . . . . . (336) 703-3800
N.C. Health Choice
. . . . . . . . . (336) 703-3803
Work First Cash Assist.
. . . . . . . . . (336) 703-3802
Work First Employment Ser.
. . . . . . . . . (336) 703-3804
Work Permits
. . . . . . . . . (336) 703-3600

Fax Lines:
(336) 727-8348
    Work First, Day Care
    and Transportation
(336) 748-3708
(336) 748-3130
    Family & Children's
    Medicaid and N.C.
    Health Choice

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 999
Winston-Salem, NC 27102


Office Hours
8:00 - 5:00
Monday - Friday
(check programs for specific hours applications are taken)

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