Each eligible child can receive a voucher worth $200.00 to buy new school clothes.

Usually in July. Normally the deadline to submit an application is the end of July.

You can apply at your local Department of Health & Human Resources (DHHR) office or call them to request a paper application. DHHR’s Customer Service number at 1-877-716-1212 can also mail you an application.

You can apply online usually between July 1- 31 by going to www.wvpath.org and clicking on Apply Now.

Any family with children 18 or under, who is or could be eligible for “WV WORKS” cash assistance benefits is eligible. If you don’t know, then apply and DHHR will tell you. Some families who get food stamps may also be automatically eligible.  Parents or guardians of kids in foster care are also automatically eligible.   Other families will have to apply.  The income limits for the program change each year.

Applications will be processed in the order they are received.

All applications must be submitted to DHHR by July 31.

After they are processed and approved, school clothing allowance program recipients will receive an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card in place of the traditional paper voucher. The EBT card allows for both online transactions and increased choice of vendors when purchasing school clothing or piece goods. The EBT card will operate like a debit card and can be used at any retailer who can process debit/credit card transactions.  Parents or guardians of children in foster care will receive the school clothing allowance benefit as a check.

The allowance can be used at any time until the end of October. After October 31 the allowance will expire unless the funds are used.

DHHR’s website has more information about the School Clothing Allowance program. Also, you can contact your local DHHR office or call the Customer Service Center at 1-877-716-1212.