Christmas Clearinghouse is taking applications for families.

The registration will be held this week through Friday in the Christmas Clearinghouse Building at Marion County Children Services, 1680 Marion-Waldo Road.

Families applying for help must provide a valid photo ID, proof of rent or mortgage, a utility bill with current address, verification of income, and verification of children, including social security card, insurance card, school ID or shots record.

Interviews will be held on a first-come, first-served basis from noon-5 PM.