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Beaufort County approves WorkFirst plan, affirms monthly child benefit and time limits
Summary
Board approved the countyWorkFirst electing plan for FY20262029; program provides monthly child-only payments (about $181 for one child), 24-month state time limit for work-capable cases and 60-month federal limit overall; 38 WorkFirst family assistance cases in the county were cited.
Beaufort County commissioners voted to approve the countyWorkFirst electing plan for fiscal years 20262029 after a staff presentation and questions about caseloads and time limits.
The plan directs county social services staff to continue administering the Workforce Family Assistance payment (a monthly child-only payment), pursue cross-referrals with child welfare and prevention programs, and coordinate employment supports for…
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