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WEST PHILADELPHIA - A local nonprofit is partnering with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to provide free tax preparation services in an effort to help families get more money back into their pockets.Brittany Brown said she learned about the free service during her 5-month-old daughter’s doctor’s appointment."I would rather have a professional have their eyes on it," said Brittany Brown. "I think that it will help us in the long run, especially for working families."Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the nonprofit Campaign for Working Families is offering the service with the goal of building financial well-being for individuals and families."We don’t want to leave any dollars on the table," said Dr.

Nikia Owens, President & CEO of Campaign for Working Families. "We will help make sure we maximize whatever refund or deductions that you would qualify for.

Our mission is to really spread the word. We don’t want to let Philadelphians leave $100 million plus dollars on the table every single year and that’s what’s happening."Owens said families who qualify for the Child Tax Credit or the Earned Income Tax Credit should meet with one of their volunteer consultants.CHOP expects to serve 300 families this tax season at the Karabots Pediatric Center with an average return of $2,500."That $2,500 coming to them can make a huge difference for reducing debt, for buying groceries, for making ends meet, for putting into savings.

It’s really a huge influx of funds for a lot of these families," said Kate Morrow, Program Manager of CHOP Medical Financial Partnership. "Our aim with this program is to address the financial security of a family so that we can ensure the best health outcomes for children."Support is available for.

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