Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the Self-Sufficiency Program, applicants must reside in Guilford County and have a household income at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Additional program eligibility factors may include high school diploma, current unemployment, underemployment, or other barriers to economic self-sufficiency. Documentation of income and household composition is required during the application process.
Income Guidelines – July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026:
Household Size 125% below Federal Poverty Level
1 $19,563
2 $26,438
3 $33,313
4 $40,188
5 $47,063
6 $53,938
7 $60,813
8 $67,688
Add $6,875 for each additional person over 8.
This self-sufficiency program is funded primarily through the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), according to federally mandated guidelines. Each applicant must meet the eligibility requirements of the federal poverty guidelines. Based on this statement Welfare Reform Liaison Project, Inc. O.I.C. Community Action Agency does not guarantee any individual placement in this program.