TANF
TANF
TANF provides cash payments to help families pay for food, clothing, housing and other essentials.
Who This Helps:
Families with children ages 18 and younger. Families who can get TANF cash help have little to no money or don’t have a way to get money. A family can be (1) parents and their children, or (2) relatives caring for related children.
The following is used to see if a family can get TANF:
- The amount of money the family has.
- The value of things the family is paying for or owns.
- The amount the family pays for child care and child support.
Maximum Monthly Income Limits
The following chart gives a general idea of the amount of money (income) a person or family gets and still be eligible for TANF. Some people might be able to get benefits even if their income is higher than what is listed in this chart.
| Family size | Child-only cases | Home with 1 parent or 1 caretaker | Home with 2 parents or 2 caretakers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $64 | $78 | -------- |
| 2 | $92 | $163 | $125 |
| 3 | $130 | $188 | $206 |
| 4 | $154 | $226 | $231 |
| 5 | $198 | $251 | $268 |
Other requirements
If a child’s parent or relative gets TANF, the parent or relative must agree to:
- Train for a job or look for work.
- Follow child support rules.
- Not quit a job.
- Not abuse alcohol or drugs.
- Take parenting skills classes.
- Get required vaccines for their child.
- Make sure their child is going to school.
Maximum Monthly TANF Amount
| Family size | Child-only cases | Home with 1 parent or 1 caretaker | Home with 2 parents or 2 caretakers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $121 | $147 | -------- |
| 2 | $174 | $305 | $234 |
| 3 | $243 | $353 | $386 |
| 4 | $290 | $424 | $434 |
| 5 | $372 | $471 | $503 |
One-Time TANF
What it offers
Money to families in crisis so they can pay for:
- Food
- Clothing
- Housing
- Utilities
- Furniture
- Transportation
- Phone service
- Laundry
- Supplies for the home
- Medical supplies not paid for by Medicaid
- Other basic needs
Who is it for?
Families in crisis who:
- Have children 18 and younger.
- Don’t have a lot of money or have a way to get more money.
Crises include the loss of a job, loss of a home or a medical emergency.
Why This Helps:
Monthly cash payments to help pay for:
- Food
- Clothing
- Housing
- Utilities
- Furniture
- Transportation
- Phone service
- Laundry
- Supplies for the home
- Medical supplies not paid for by Medicaid
- Other basic needs