What is Family First?

North Carolina’s Temporary Assistance for the Needy Families (TANF) program. This program helps parents support themselves and their families by offering short-term training and other services to increase the chances of employment.

Family First simulates employment and is a work-for-benefits program. It is designed to offer supportive services to assist families with obtaining and maintaining employment.amily 

There are several parts to the program:

• A temporary financial assistance program for families experiencing a temporary break in employment due to an unforeseen circumstance
• A short-term cash assistance program for unemployed families or relatives caring for minor family members (children under 18)
• Social work support services to relatives caring for minor family members

• Must be a Wilson County resident.
• Must have  a child in the home under the age of 17 at application.
• Must have an income below the 200% of the federal poverty level.

How Do I Apply?

If you would like to apply in person, visit our agency at:

100 NE Gold St.
Wilson, NC 27894

Our regular business hours are Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

If you are ready to apply, would like to apply online, or check the status of your application, please visit the ePASS website.