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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
 
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The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program was signed into law on August 22, 1996. This federal legislation provides block grants to states to fund programs that provide services and benefits to needy families. TANF was designed to give states flexibility to operate programs that serve one of the following purposes.

    * Provides assistance to needy families so that children may be cared for in their own homes or in the homes of relatives
    * Ends the dependence of needy parents on government benefits by promoting job preparation, work and marriage
    * Prevents and reduces the incidence of out-of-wedlock pregnancies and establishes annual numerical goals for preventing and reducing the incidence of these pregnancies
    * Encourages the formation and maintenance of two parent families

In Connecticut, TANF funds the Temporary Family Assistance program, Safety Net, Employment Services and many other programs and services for needy families. For a description of all of the programs and services funded by TANF, please go to our TANF State Plan  .



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Regulations and Laws

The TANF Program is administered based on various laws and regulations and governed by the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Family Assistance. Program changes and instructions are received several ways, including Information Memoranda, Action Transmittals and the Code of Federal Regulations updates.

The following is a partial list of regulatory sources:

    * Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) of 1996
    * Title IV-A of the Social Security Act
    * Part 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations
    * Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 422
    * Court Ordered Actions
    * The Deficit Reduction of 2005

TANF History

Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) was established by the Social Security Act in 1935 and Nevada implemented the program in 1955. Nevada's AFDC Program was cash assistance only until Medicaid was implemented in 1967.

The program is administered by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) through state and local government agencies within certain broad federal requirements and guidelines. On August 22, 1996, President Clinton signed the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA). This law eliminated the open-ended federal entitlement program of AFDC and created a block grant for states to provide time-limited cash assistance for needy families. The new program is called Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) .

The goals of TANF are to provide assistance to low-income families with children so they can be cared for in their own home, reduce dependency by promoting job preparation, reduce out-of-wedlock pregnancies and encourage the formation and maintenance of two-parent families.

States had until July 1, 1997 to submit a TANF state plan and initiate block grant funding; however, states were permitted to implement the state plan grant immediately after allowing a 45-day public comment period. States which opted for early implementation must abide by the mandatory requirements of the Act. These include a 60-month lifetime time limit on receipt of benefits, increased work participation requirements, mandatory increased sanctions for failure to participate in work requirements and failure to cooperate with the Child Support Enforcement Program, and living arrangement and school attendance requirements for minor parents. Nevada implemented TANF beginning January 1, 1997.

On February 1, 1997, state welfare reform measures passed during the 1995 legislative session were implemented. These included exempting the total value of one vehicle, increasing the resource limit to $2,000 and allowing 100% and 50% earned income disregards.

Beginning January 1, 1998, optional provisions allowed to states in the federal regulations, which were adopted by the State Legislature in 1997, were implemented. These include stricter time limit and sanction penalties, assessments and the development of personal responsibility plans for all individuals receiving cash assistance, immunization of children, and creation of a diversion program.

 

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 TANF - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

The Recovery Act will allow states that meet certain criteria to request an increase in funding for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program - titled the Family Independence Program (FIP) in Michigan -- which provides temporary cash assistance to help families with children and pregnant women pay for living expenses such as rent, heat, utilities, food, and clothing. FIP recipients may be assigned to Work First for assistance in finding a job and developing job skills, and may receive help with transportation, childcare and other needs related to employment and training. Michigan is still determining how much additional TANF funding the state will receive and the specific programs these dollars will fund. To find out if you meet the eligibility requirements and to apply for benefits, visit the  Michigan Department of Human Services  (DHS); for more information on Work First. 

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 The Cash Assistance program provides temporary cash benefits and supportive services to the neediest of Arizona's children and their families. The program helps these families meet their basic needs for well-being and safety and serves as their bridge back to self-sufficiency. Of particular importance for a parent(s) receiving cash benefits is completing and signing a Personal Responsibility Agreement with the Department that specifies their willingness to engage in work activities that will lead to employment and to comply with child support payments, if applicable.

The Cash Assistance program also provides income assistance to families in which the dependent child is being raised by relatives or a legal guardian in order to provide the child with family stability. The Cash Assistance application form serves as an application for General Assistance, Food Stamps and AHCCCS medical insurance. In this way, families provide information only once to determine if they are eligible for these services.
  Eligibility

The following individuals may be eligible for Cash Assistance:

    * Parents with dependent children under age 19 who are in their care.
    * Specified relatives (grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.) with dependent children under age 19 who are in their care (Kinship Care).
    * Pregnant women in their last trimester. The last trimester begins with the third month before the expected delivery date.
    * Parents of a child who receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
    * Individuals in the Kinship Foster Care Program. Participants in this program are referred by the Division of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), which shares information with the Family Assistance Administration (FAA) to expedite an eligibility determination.

Eligibility factors include:

    * Resident of the state of Arizona.
    * Must be a U.S. Citizen or Qualified Noncitizen to be included in the cash grant.
    * Complete and sign a Personal Responsibility Agreement that specifies compliance with the Jobs Program and the Division of Child Support Enforcement (DCSE), as well as ensures that children are immunized and attending school.
    * Meet income eligibility.  Countable income may not exceed 36 percent of the 1992 federal poverty level, as required by state law.  This means that for a household of two, the countable income may not exceed $275 per month and for a household of three, $347 per month.
       

Applying For Services
Apply for benefits on-line at www.HealthEArizona.org or complete the Application for Benefits (FA-001) form and return it to the local office that serves your ZIP Code. Applications may be obtained at any Family Assistance Administration (FAA) local office or on the DES Digital Library. To locate the FAA office closest to your residence go to the FAA Office Locator.    
Fees

There is no fee to apply for cash assistance.
 
Common Myths
  Myth: Cash Assistance recipients have large families.      Myth: People on welfare receive benefits for a very long period of time.
Fact: The statistical data consistently proves that this perception is not true.  The most recent data available for Arizona indicates that the average number of children per case is 1.65.      Fact: Currently, the average length of time an adult receives Cash Assistance is 10.4 months.  In addition, the federal government has instituted a five-year time limit on Cash Assistance benefits.  Initial data shows that very few recipients are approaching the time limits or have had their case closed because of time limit expiration.
 
More Information Contact

Contact the FAA Customer Service Unit at (602) 542-9935 (area codes 480, 602, 623 and out-of-state). The number for all other Arizona area codes is (800) 352-8401.
 
Appeals

All Cash Assistance application denials, benefit reductions or terminations may be appealed through the Fair Hearing process. The Fair Hearing process allows an impartial Administrative Law Judge to review the determination to ensure correct application of Arizona law and FAA policy. Requests for a Fair Hearing must be completed within 30 days of the mailing date of the decision notice.

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At the Department of Housing and Community Development, we are working hard to improve the quality of life in our communities - helping needy families find safe, decent and affordable housing and partnering with property owners to increase the supply and availability of affordable housing. The Department of Housing and Community Development provides many valuable services to both property owners and tenants and strives to create more livable neighborhoods that residents are proud to call home.  The Department of Housing and Community Development is one of the departments within the Community Services Group headed by Mikel Haas, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer.   

Our key service programs improve neighborhoods by assisting low-income residents, increasing the supply of affordable, safe housing and rehabilitating both business and residential properties in San Diego County.  Besides the programs we administer, each city in the county has affordable housing and community improvement programs in their jurisdiction.  Check with them for information on their programs.  Clicking on the links below will take you to their website.
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Montgomery County Department of Job and Family Services administers Ohio Works First (OWF) which is the financial assistance portion of Ohio's Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program.  OWF was established to provide time-limited assistance to eligible families.  OWF provides cash benefits to eligible, needy families for up to 36 months.  The emphasis of OWF is self-sufficiency, personal responsibility and employment.  Applications and eligibility determinations for OWF are completed at the County Department of Job and Family Services.
 
What are the purposes of TANF?

    * To assist needy families so that children can be cared for in their own homes;
    * To reduce the dependency of needy parents by promoting job preparation, work, and marriage; and
    * Encourage the formation and maintenance of two-parent families.