Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Offered by Georgia Department of Human Services - Division of Family & Children Services
Monthly cash assistance with an employment services component for eligible low-income families with children and pregnant women.
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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is the monthly cash assistance program with an Employment Services component for low-income families with children under age 18, and children age 18... Main Services government benefits financial assistance Serving all ages families with children low-income caregivers
Cost & format
free · In person or online
Schedule
- Applications online Monday-Friday 5 a.m.-midnight through Georgia Gateway; telephone applications through the Customer Contact Center.
Who this is for
Families must meet TANF rules including child age, citizenship or lawful resident status, income and resource limits, school attendance, Social Security number requirements, and child support cooperation unless good cause exists.
How to apply
Apply online through Georgia Gateway, submit a paper application to a local DFCS office, or call (877) 423-4746.
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