Citizens for Affordable Housing in Newton Development Organization, Inc. (CAN-DO) seeks to spread the word about these resources available to families and individuals:
- Child Tax Credit Program enables families within certain income limits — who did not file a federal income tax return — to receive the remaining half of child tax credits for which they would be eligible if they had filed. This is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
- Internet/Broadband Program provides discounts to eligible households for Internet service and the purchase of a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer. This is funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
To assist eligible individuals and families, CAN-DO created this document, which includes two QR codes. One is to claim the child tax credit and the other to apply for discounted Internet service. A family with children can benefit from both programs. The discounted Internet service is available to everyone whose income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
CAN-DO is currently reaching out to various volunteer organizations that serve low-income families to help identify those families who might not have submitted a tax return. For more information, please contact CAN-DO at: info@newtoncan-do.org.
