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How do I apply for TANF?

To apply for TANF, call or go to your county Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) office

What do I Need to Bring?
To apply for this benefit, you will need:
  • Proof of Social Security number
  • Proof of identification
  • Proof of household’s income
  • Utility and medical bills
  • Cancelled checks or bill for child care
  • Proof of rental agreement or mortgage statement
  • Court order or cancelled check for child support
  • Proof of child care expenses
If you don’t have regular pay stubs to prove your income, see alternatives here.

The needed documents section lists all the forms and documents you can use to prove your household's income, resources, where you live, your social security number, your citizenship or immigration status, etc.


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