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West Virginia

These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on June 5, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in West Virginia, we recommend that you visit the state’s COVID-19 Business Relief Resources and Information or the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources' COVID-19 portal

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Description of Program and Relief

WV WORKS

WV WORKS provides monthly cash assistance to eligible families. Although West Virginia has not outlined specific WV WORKS guidance in light of COVID-19, families adversely impacted by COVID-19 should be eligible for WV WORKS if they meet general eligibility requirements.

Government or Lead Agency

West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources

Dates Available

Available now

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

See https://dhhr.wv.gov/bcf/Services/familyassistance/Pages/WV-WORKS.aspx for eligibility requirements. There are two steps to the WV WORKS eligibility process. First, family income must be below an amount that varies by family size. Second, the client must satisfy WV WORKS requirements to attend an orientation and negotiate a personal responsibility contract outlining a path to self-sufficiency.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

For more information please call the Customer Service Center at (877) 716-1212

List of Additional Information

For additional information, please visit:

https://dhhr.wv.gov/bcf/Services/familyassistance/Pages/WV-WORKS.aspx

https://www.wvpath.org/programs&services (select “Family Assistance” in left-hand pane)


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