CARE for the Holidays / Toys For Tots

Requirements

Rules:
●       ALL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND AN INTERVIEW IN PERSON, BY PHONE, OR BY VIDEO CALL.
●       Due to limited space, we do not allow children to accompany you during the in-person interview.
●       Only parents or legal guardians may apply (must have proof of legal guardianship).
●       The applicant must bring COPIES of all necessary documents (WE DO NOT MAKE COPIES).

Applications Accepted: November 1 - 30, 2023 by 5:00pm
Submission Options: Online or In Person by Appointment
THIS IS AN INCOME BASED PROGRAM. IF YOU RECEIVE FREE/REDUCED LUNCH OR SNAP YOUR FAMILY MAY QUALIFY.
You will be required to provide documentation. Partial applications will not be processed.

Service Area:
●       Benton County Arkansas
●       Washington County Arkansas
●       Carroll County Arkansas
●       Madison County Arkansas
●       Limited Locations outside these communities (email for more information c4h@carecc.org)

Documents Needed to Apply for Assistance: Legal Guardian Documents
●       Photo identification for all guardians listed on application - State, Federal, or Foreign ID
●       Social Security Card or ITIN Letter for all guardians listed on application. If you are from another country, bring your Foreign ID.
●       Proof of residency: A utility bill (water, gas, electric), a mortgage statement or lease agreement in the applicant’s name and physical address (non-P.O. Box).
●       PROOF OF RESIDENCY FORM can be completed by a NON-RELATIVE or property owner if applicants name is not listed on the above documents.
●       Contact Information: Applicant must provide two (2) working phone numbers and an email address.
●       Proof of family income: applicants must show proof of all earned and unearned income received by the household (this means everyone that lives in the home).

See examples of proof of income below:
●       Prior month’s bank statement (traditional, online banks and payment cards)
●       Pay stubs for the last 90 days:  August - October 2023
●       If there is more than one employer during the year, bring your last pay stub from each employer from August – October 2023
●       2022 Income Tax return and Self Employment income records for August – October 2023
●       SSI/SSD/SSA Award Letter
●       Child Support/TANF
●       Military Income
●       Handwritten notes will not be accepted you must use the Earnings Verification Form

Required Child Documents
●       Official birth certificate OR proof of legal guardianship for each child (Court Order). The applicant’s name must be listed as the parent or guardian.
●       Proof of Social Security Number (copy of card) for each child OR obtain a printed student summary from the school the child attends.
●       For homeschooled children, please bring verification of student status