Temporary assistance for needy families (TANF)

Services are designed to support job retention and advancement.

 Services include:

• Job Search;
• Education;
• Skills Training;
• Transportation;
• Work-related Expenses.

Assistance is designed to help with a family's sporadic emergency needs.

Assistance may include:

• Payments to prevent utility cutoff;
• Payment of electric and water deposits;
• Rental assistance;
• Assistance with rent deposits.

Emergency Assistance may only be received one time in a 12-month period. Maximum annual benefit is $300.00.

Benefit diversion is a one-time, lump-sum payment designed to meet a specific family crisis or episode of need. Income guidelines apply.  Candidates may include:

• Applicants likely to receive a job offer;
• Applicants who are employed and need assistance until the first check is received;
• Applicants who are likely to begin work within three months;
• Families with a caretaker who is sick or out on maternity leave, receiving little or no pay.