Question: What is TANF Eligibility Requirements?
Answer: In order to qualify for TANF, you must be a US Citizen or qualify non-resident alien. You must meet strict income and resource requirements (under $1,000/$2,000 in resources).
TANF program is for families with children and pregnant women who need temporary cash assistance. Usually single, work-able adults without children are not eligible to apply.
Information on TANF Hawaii Program. Hawaii TANF is also called Hawaii Financial Assistance
TANF Hawaii is a support service for Hawaii families. The purpose of TANF (Temporarily Assistance to Needy Families) Hawaii is to provide financial and medical assistance to needy dependent children and the parents or relatives with whom they are living. Eligible TANF households receive monthly cash and Medicaid benefits. TANF uses state funds to provide cash assistance to families.
Under TANF, eligible adults are limited to receiving benefits for a total of 60 months in their lifetime, including months of TANF-funded assistance granted in other states. Once this limit is reached, that adult and all members of his or her FA household are ineligible to receive any more TANF benefits. The 60 months need not be consecutive, but rather each individual month in which TANF-funded benefits are received is included in the lifetime count
To qualify for Hawaii TANF:
This application must be mailed or hand-delivered to the state of Hawaii Department of Human Services. We do not yet process on-line applications.
Send completed applications to the local office listed in the application.
Information on TANF West Virginia Program. West Virginia TANF is also called West Virginia Works (WV Works).
TANF West Virginia is a support service for West Virginia families. The purpose of TANF (Temporarily Assistance to Needy Families) West Virginia is to provide financial and medical assistance to needy dependent children and the parents or relatives with whom they are living. Eligible TANF households receive monthly cash and Medicaid benefits. TANF uses state funds to provide cash assistance to families.
Under TANF, eligible adults are limited to receiving benefits for a total of 60 months in their lifetime, including months of TANF-funded assistance granted in other states. Once this limit is reached, that adult and all members of his or her FA household are ineligible to receive any more TANF benefits. The 60 months need not be consecutive, but rather each individual month in which TANF-funded benefits are received is included in the lifetime count
To qualify for West Virginia TANF:
Information on TANF South Dakota Program. South Dakota TANF is also called South Dakota Cash Assistance
TANF South Dakota is a support service for South Dakota families. The purpose of TANF (Temporarily Assistance to Needy Families) South Dakota is to provide financial and medical assistance to needy dependent children and the parents or relatives with whom they are living. Eligible TANF households receive monthly cash and Medicaid benefits. TANF uses state funds to provide cash assistance to families.
Under TANF, eligible adults are limited to receiving benefits for a total of 60 months in their lifetime, including months of TANF-funded assistance granted in other states. Once this limit is reached, that adult and all members of his or her FA household are ineligible to receive any more TANF benefits. The 60 months need not be consecutive, but rather each individual month in which TANF-funded benefits are received is included in the lifetime count
To qualify for South Dakota TANF:
SIOUX FALLS
Address: 811 E. 10th St., Dept 1 to 10, 57103-1650
Phone: 605.367.5444 or 1.866.801.5421
ABERDEEN
Address: 3401 10th Ave. SE., 57401-8000
Phone: 605.626.3160 or 1.866.239.8855
Fax: 605.626.2610
Information on TANF Idaho Program. Idaho TANF is also called Idaho Family Assistance
TANF Idaho is a support service for Idaho families. The purpose of TANF (Temporarily Assistance to Needy Families) Idaho is to provide financial and medical assistance to needy dependent children and the parents or relatives with whom they are living. Eligible TANF households receive monthly cash and Medicaid benefits. TANF uses state funds to provide cash assistance to families.
Under TANF, eligible adults are limited to receiving benefits for a total of 60 months in their lifetime, including months of TANF-funded assistance granted in other states. Once this limit is reached, that adult and all members of his or her FA household are ineligible to receive any more TANF benefits. The 60 months need not be consecutive, but rather each individual month in which TANF-funded benefits are received is included in the lifetime count
To qualify for Idaho TANF:
For more information on Alabama TANF:
Information on TANF Nebraska Program. Nebraska TANF is also called Nebraska Cash Assistance
TANF Nebraska is a support service for Nebraska families. The purpose of TANF (Temporarily Assistance to Needy Families) Nebraska is to provide financial and medical assistance to needy dependent children and the parents or relatives with whom they are living. Eligible TANF households receive monthly cash and Medicaid benefits. TANF uses state funds to provide cash assistance to families.
Under TANF, eligible adults are limited to receiving benefits for a total of 60 months in their lifetime, including months of TANF-funded assistance granted in other states. Once this limit is reached, that adult and all members of his or her FA household are ineligible to receive any more TANF benefits. The 60 months need not be consecutive, but rather each individual month in which TANF-funded benefits are received is included in the lifetime count
To qualify for Nebraska TANF:
Information on TANF Wyoming Program. Wyoming TANF is also called Wyoming Cash Assistance
TANF Wyoming is a support service for Wyoming families. The purpose of TANF (Temporarily Assistance to Needy Families) Wyoming is to provide financial and medical assistance to needy dependent children and the parents or relatives with whom they are living. Eligible TANF households receive monthly cash and Medicaid benefits. TANF uses state funds to provide cash assistance to families.
Under TANF, eligible adults are limited to receiving benefits for a total of 60 months in their lifetime, including months of TANF-funded assistance granted in other states. Once this limit is reached, that adult and all members of his or her FA household are ineligible to receive any more TANF benefits. The 60 months need not be consecutive, but rather each individual month in which TANF-funded benefits are received is included in the lifetime count
To qualify for Wyoming TANF:
Information on TANF Alaska Program. Alaska TANF is also called Alaska Temporary Assistance Program (ATAP).
TANF Alaska is a support service for Alaska families. The purpose of TANF (Temporarily Assistance to Needy Families) Alaska is to provide financial and medical assistance to needy dependent children and the parents or relatives with whom they are living. Eligible TANF households receive monthly cash and Medicaid benefits. TANF uses state funds to provide cash assistance to families.
Under TANF, eligible adults are limited to receiving benefits for a total of 60 months in their lifetime, including months of TANF-funded assistance granted in other states. Once this limit is reached, that adult and all members of his or her FA household are ineligible to receive any more TANF benefits. The 60 months need not be consecutive, but rather each individual month in which TANF-funded benefits are received is included in the lifetime count
To qualify for Alaska TANF:
Then, call your local Public Assistance District Office to schedule an interview.
Don’t forget to bring your completed application with you to your interview!
Information on TANF Montana Program. Montana TANF is also called Montana Family Assistance
TANF Montana is a support service for Montana families. The purpose of TANF (Temporarily Assistance to Needy Families) Montana is to provide financial and medical assistance to needy dependent children and the parents or relatives with whom they are living. Eligible TANF households receive monthly cash and Medicaid benefits. TANF uses state funds to provide cash assistance to families.
Under TANF, eligible adults are limited to receiving benefits for a total of 60 months in their lifetime, including months of TANF-funded assistance granted in other states. Once this limit is reached, that adult and all members of his or her FA household are ineligible to receive any more TANF benefits. The 60 months need not be consecutive, but rather each individual month in which TANF-funded benefits are received is included in the lifetime count
To qualify for Montana TANF:
Information on TANF New Mexico Program. New Mexico TANF is also called New Mexico Family Assistance
TANF New Mexico is a support service for New Mexico families. The purpose of TANF (Temporarily Assistance to Needy Families) New Mexico is to provide financial and medical assistance to needy dependent children and the parents or relatives with whom they are living. Eligible TANF households receive monthly cash and Medicaid benefits. TANF uses state funds to provide cash assistance to families.
Under TANF, eligible adults are limited to receiving benefits for a total of 60 months in their lifetime, including months of TANF-funded assistance granted in other states. Once this limit is reached, that adult and all members of his or her FA household are ineligible to receive any more TANF benefits. The 60 months need not be consecutive, but rather each individual month in which TANF-funded benefits are received is included in the lifetime count
To qualify for New Mexico TANF:
For additional application information, visit the Apply For Benefits page.
You may also use the Office Locator Map to find a service center near you.