$500 Monthly Boost for Struggling Families in Fresno County, California
$500 Monthly Checks for 150 Families in Fresno County—Here’s How to Qualify!
According to The US Sun, A new program in Fresno County, California, is offering help to families who are struggling with money. The program gives $500 monthly checks to 150 families for one year. This money can be used for things like food, childcare, and home expenses. The program starts in the summer, and families have to meet three conditions to get the money.
First, families must live in southwest Fresno or Huron. Second, they need to have children who are five years old or younger, or they must be pregnant. Finally, their income should be 80% or less of what most people in their area earn. Families in southwest Fresno should earn $30,000 or less per year, while those in Huron should earn $35,000 or less.
Fresno County’s Financial Aid Program Offers $500 Monthly Relief to Eligible Families
The program aims to help families who are struggling financially, especially after the child tax credit ended in 2021. Families can apply starting March 15, either online or in person. They need to show how much money they earn from work and any government help they get. The first payment will come in June, and families will get $6,000 in total for the year. The money is given on a special card and is meant to make life a bit easier for families in need.
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