Finances

• Are you aware of the new, expanded Child Tax Credit? Read more about it and how you may benefit, here.
• Milford Welfare provides interim emergency financial assistance for residents that qualify through a voucher system. Requests may be made through a written application process with Milford Welfare. Eligibility is based on a financial review of basic needs and available applicant resources. Milford Welfare also supports families via referral to other programs including to Food Stamps; Medicaid; and other financial assistance programs.
• For Rental or Homeowners Assistance, SHARE Outreach has offices in Milford and may be able to help you.
• Southern New Hampshire Services’ fuel assistance program provides financial assistance to pay for vital heating and utility expenses through the colder months, as well as support to develop a plan to avoid energy-related emergencies such as running out of heating fuel. For this year, pre-applications are available first to families with young children under 6, elderly and individuals who experience a disability. Call Irene 603-673-0756; or email her: ireed@snhs.org. SNHS has office hours at SHARE in Milford.
• Wondering about a 529 plan for your child(ren)’s future education costs?  Here are a couple of articles with more information:
  • Saving for College it’s never too early
  • How to Save for Higher Education
• Wadleigh Memorial Library offers tax preparation assistance each spring.
• Here is a list of the Top 25 Mom Parent Finance And Money Saving Blogs And Websites
• New Hampshire Child Care Scholarships are available to income eligible families with children under the age of 13 (unless the child is experiencing a disability or significant special needs) Take a look at NH Child Care Scholarship program for more information and to see if your family qualifies. To apply click here.

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