2026 Children’s Clothing Assistance

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The application for the 2026 Children's Clothing Assistance Program administered through the Human Services Department is available on the Gadugi portal. The application will go live this Tuesday, June 30 at 10:00 a.m. CST and will close on Friday, July 10 at 5 p.m. CST.

Eligible applicants includes children, ages 0-18, who are a current Cherokee Nation citizens as of June 30, 2026. Residency within the Cherokee Nation Reservation is not required. For approval, the household income must not exceed 150% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines for household size. School enrollment is not a requirement, however further information on the child’s care and/or type of educational body they attend will be requested.

Payments will be made electronically or by paper check after the application has been verified and after the closure of the application on July 10.