Category Archives: State TANF

TANF Florida

Information on TANF Florida Program

TANF Florida is a support service for Florida families. The purpose of TANF (Temporarily Assistance to Needy Families) Florida 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

Do You Qualify for TANF Florida?

To qualify for Florida TANF:

you must be a resident of Florida,
either pregnant OR responsible for a child under 19 years of age,
a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident,
have low or very low income,
and be either under-employed (working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.

TANF Florida Application Process:

There are three ways to apply for this program:

Apply for assistance at: http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/ess/
Call the statewide call center at 1-866-762-2237, or
Contact your local Children and Families ACCESS Service Center or local Community ACCESS partner site: http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/access/servicecenters.shtml

For more information on the Florida TANF program, please visit: http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/access/docs/TANF-Plan.pdf

TANF New York

Information on TANF New York Program

TANF New York is a support service for New York families. The purpose of TANF (Temporarily Assistance to Needy Families) New York 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.

Do You Qualify for TANF New York?

To qualify for New York TANF:

you must be a resident of New York,
either pregnant OR responsible for a child under 19 years of age,
a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident,
have low or very low income,
and be either under-employed (working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.

TANF New York Application Process:

To find out if you are eligible to receive Temporary Assistance, including help with an emergency, you need to file an application with your county Department of Social Services or, if you live in one of the five boroughs of New York City, with your local Job Center.

You can find the location of your local Department of Social Services online here:
http://otda.ny.gov/workingfamilies/dss.asp

Or you may call the toll-free New York state Temporary Assistance hotline at 1-800-342-3009.

You must fill out the application form http://otda.ny.gov/programs/applications/2921.pdf and file it at your local department of Social Services.

For more information on New York TANF, please visit:

http://otda.ny.gov/programs/temporary-assistance/

TANF Texas

Information on TANF Texas Program

TANF Texas is a support service for Texas families. The purpose of TANF (Temporarily Assistance to Needy Families) Texas 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.

Do You Qualify for TANF Texas?

To qualify for Texas TANF:

you must be a resident of Texas,
either pregnant OR responsible for a child under 19 years of age,
a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident,
have low or very low income,
and be either under-employed (working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.

TANF Texas Application Process:

To apply for this program, please contact the local administering agency near you: https://www.yourtexasbenefits.com/ssp/SSPHome/ssphome.jsp

For more information on Texas TANF:

Program Contact Information

To learn more about Texas Works, please visit: http://www.twc.state.tx.us/

Or you can call the Texas Department of Human Service (DHS) toll-free at:1-800-448-3927

Or send an e-mail to: mail@dhs.state.tx.us

TANF Louisiana

Information on TANF Louisiana Program. Louisiana TANF is also called Louisiana Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP).

TANF Louisiana is a support service for Louisiana families. The purpose of TANF (Temporarily Assistance to Needy Families) Louisiana 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.

Do You Qualify for TANF Louisiana?

To qualify for Louisiana TANF:

you must be a resident of Louisiana,
either pregnant OR responsible for a child under 19 years of age,
a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident,
have low or very low income,
and be either under-employed (working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.

TANF Louisiana Application Process:

To apply, download and complete the Application for Assistance:
https://webapps.dss.state.la.us/FAApplication/#You can find additional information about the application here:
https://webapps.dss.state.la.us/FAApplication/#

You must then return the completed application to your Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) office, which you can find here:
- District offices:
  http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=directory&tmp=home&nid=143&pnid=0&pid=0
- Parish offices:
  http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=directory&tmp=home&nid=143&pnid=0&pid=0
When you apply, you will be asked to supply verification of information. This graph explains what must be verified, and provides examples of proof:
http://www.dss.state.la.us/index.cfm?md=pagebuilder&tmp=home&pid=204

After your application is received and processed, you will be contacted to set up an interview with a staff member.

For more information on Louisiana TANF:

Program Contact Information

To learn more about Louisiana TANF, please call Phone Number: (888) LAHELP-U or 888-524-3578)

Mailing:

Louisiana DCFS, 627 N. Fourth Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

TANF Colorado

Information on TANF Colorado Program. TANF Colorado is also called Colorado Works.

TANF Colorado is a support service for Colorado families. The purpose of TANF (Temporarily Assistance to Needy Families) Colorado 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.

Do You Qualify for TANF Colorado?

To qualify for Colorado TANF:

you must be a resident of Colorado,
either pregnant OR responsible for a child under 19 years of age,
a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident,
have low or very low income,
and be either under-employed (working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.

TANF Colorado Application Process:

To apply, fill out the forms listed here:
Colorado TANF Application Completed forms must then be submitted to your local county office; a list of offices can be found here:
http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page&childpagename=CDHS-ColoradoWorks%2FCCWLayout&cid=1251575352172&pagename=CCWWrapper

For more information on Colorado TANF:

Program Contact Information

You can find more on Colorado Works by visiting the program website at: http://www.colorado.gov/coloradoworks

For specific inquiries about the program, please contact the state Department of Human Services office at : 303-866-5700

Or send an e-mail to: coworks.issues@state.co.us

TANF Minnesota

Information on TANF Minnesota Program. TANF Minnesota is also called Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP).

TANF Minnesota is a support service for Minnesota families. The purpose of TANF (Temporarily Assistance to Needy Families) Minnesota 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.

Do You Qualify for TANF Minnesota?

To qualify for Minnesota TANF:

you must be a resident of Minnesota,
either pregnant OR responsible for a child under 19 years of age,
a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident,
have low or very low income,
and be either under-employed (working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.

TANF Minnesota Application Process:

To apply, download and fill out an application:
https://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Public/DHS-5223-ENGYou must then file the application with your local county human services agency, which you can find here:
https://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Public/DHS-0005-ENG

You may also apply for this and other Minnesota programs online by visiting ApplyMN.

For more information on Minnesota TANF:

Program Contact Information

To learn more about Minnesota Works, please call DHS Information Desk at (651) 431-2000 (TTY/TDD service: (800) 627-3529).

TANF Wisconsin

Information on TANF Wisconsin Program. TANF Wisconsin is also called Wisconsin Works (W-2)

TANF Wisconsin is a support service for Wisconsin families. The purpose of TANF (Temporarily Assistance to Needy Families) Wisconsin 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.

Do You Qualify for TANF Wisconsin?

To qualify for Wisconsin TANF:

you must be a resident of Wisconsin,
either pregnant OR responsible for a child under 19 years of age,
a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident,
have low or very low income,
and be either under-employed (working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.

TANF Wisconsin Application Process:

To apply for W-2 benefits contact your local W-2 agency. To find your local W-2 agency please refer to the W-2 Agency Locator or call 608-267-3905 for more information.

For more information on Wisconsin TANF:

Program Contact Information

Department of Children and Families
201 East Washington Avenue, Second Floor
P.O. Box 8916
Madison, WI 53708-8916

Telephone: 608-267-3905
Fax: 608-266-6836
Email: dcfweb@wisconsin.gov

TANF Missouri

Information on TANF Missouri Program

TANF Missouri is a support service for Missouri families. The purpose of TANF (Temporarily Assistance to Needy Families) Missouri 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.

Do You Qualify for TANF Missouri?

To qualify for Missouri TANF:

you must be a resident of Missouri,
either pregnant OR responsible for a child under 19 years of age,
a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident,
have low or very low income,
and be either under-employed (working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.

TANF Missouri Application Process:

You may request an application for this program by contacting the Customer and Information Unit, Family Support Division, P.O. Box 2320, 615 Howerton Court, Jefferson City, MO 65102 or calling 1-800-392-1261. Or visit TANF Missouri website at http://www.dss.mo.gov

615 East 13th Street
Kansas City MO 64106
Phone: (816) 889-2000

For more information on Missouri TANF:

Program Contact Information

To learn more about the Missouri Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, please visit:http://www.dss.mo.gov

For additional information or inquiries on TANF, please call the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS): 855-FSD-INFO (373-4636)

TANF Indiana

Information on TANF Indiana Program

TANF Indiana is a support service for Indiana families. The purpose of TANF (Temporarily Assistance to Needy Families) Indiana 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.

Do You Qualify for TANF Indiana?

To qualify for Indiana TANF:

you must be a resident of Indiana,
either pregnant OR responsible for a child under 19 years of age,
a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident,
have low or very low income,
and be either under-employed (working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.

TANF Indiana Application Process:

To apply, click on your county office for an application:
http://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/2999.htmCompleted applications must then be submitted to your local DFR office either in person, by mail, or by fax. Click here to find your local DFR office:
http://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/2999.htm

For more information on Indiana TANF:

Program Contact Information

To learn more about Indiana TANF, please call 1-800-403-0864

TANF Massachusetts

Information on TANF Massachusetts Program

TANF Massachusetts is a support service for Massachusetts families. The purpose of TANF (Temporarily Assistance to Needy Families) Massachusetts 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.

Do You Qualify for Massachusetts TANF?

To qualify for Massachusetts TANF:

you must be a resident of Massachusetts,
either pregnant OR responsible for a child under 19 years of age,
a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident,
have low or very low income,
and be either under-employed (working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.

TANF Massachusetts Application Process:

To apply for public assistance go to the Transitional Assistance Office that covers your city or town (location lookup). There you will meet with a Transitional Assistance Worker who will start the process. For more help applying for public assistance, call the Application Information Unit at 1-800-249-2007.

1010 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
Phone: (617) 989-2200
Fax: (617) 427-9214

For more information on Massachusetts TANF:

Program Contact Information

To learn more about Massachusetts TANF, please call 1-800-249-2007.