West Virginia WORKS
West Virginia
What is West Virginia WORKS?
West Virginia's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program is WV WORKS. It is based on the goals of assisting economically dependent and at-risk families to become self supporting, enhancing the well-being of children, and on assisting families near the poverty level to remain self-sufficient.
WV WORKS provides monthly cash assistance to eligible families. Most people who receive a monthly WV WORKS check also receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and Medicaid, but these are not guaranteed based just on receipt of a check.
Administration
West Virginia WORKS is administered by West Virginia.
Program Requirements
To be eligible for West Virginia WORKS, you must be a resident of West Virginia, and a U.S. citizen, legal alien or qualified alien. You must be unemployed or underemployed and have low or very low income. You must also be one of the following:
- Have a child 18 years of age or younger, or
- Be pregnant, or
- Be 18 years of age or younger and the head of your household.
Application Details
What is the application process for West Virginia WORKS?
To ask about WV WORKS, contact your local Department of Health and Human Resources Services office. Find your local office on the Local County Office Directory page.
You may also submit a web form on the the Department of Health and Human Resources Services website.