The Child Tax Credit, included in the American Rescue Plan, increases benefits to about 90 percent of families with children, and helps families with the lowest incomes for the first time. The benefits start July 15th. Click here to learn more.
Signing up for the benefits requires an email, and there are several free email services available.
If you don't have a computer, you can use the Morrill Memorial Library public computers to set one up. The library is at 33 Walpole St, Norwood, phone: 781-769-0200.
Google, Microsoft and Yahoo provide free email accounts. Click on the links below to determine which one is best for you;
How to set up a Gmail account. If you are comfortable with computers, click here to go directly to the signup page.
For a Microsoft email (and you can use Outlook online for free), click here.
Yahoo email is also free and has a web based browser. Click here to set up.