Assistance Available for Robeson County Families Who Need Emergency Help Heating Their Homes
Robeson County DSS is reminding Robeson County residents that funds are available for families who need emergency help heating their homes through the Crisis Intervention Program.
The federally funded program helps households with low incomes who have a life-threatening or health-related emergency due to a lack of heating. Each household is individually evaluated, and if determined eligible for assistance, payments are made directly to the household’s heating vendor.
To apply, individuals should apply in person at Robeson County DSS or contact your local DSS at (910) 671-3500 for more information. Applications will be accepted until funds are exhausted.
To be eligible, a household must:
- Have at least one U.S. citizen or non-citizen who meets the eligibility criteria
- Have income equal to or less than 150 percent of the federal poverty limit; for example:
- For a household of one, an income of $18,210 or less
- For a family of four, an income of $47,070 or less
- Have a health-related issue that might be made worse without heat
- Have a utility bill that shows how much is owed to the utility company
- Be responsible for their heating cost
For more information on the program and eligibility, visit www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/low-incomeservices/crisis-intervention-program.
