Can I apply for TANF?

How to Apply for TANF

• Answer:

  Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) provides financial assistance to low income families with children. Keep reading to learn how to apply to this welfare program. Difficulty: Easy Instructions Fill out an application for TANF. You can get an application by visiting a local office or you can complete a TANF online application. Make sure to complete every field. Complete the check list of documents you must provide in order to prove eligibility for financial assistance, in this case TANF. These welfare program eligibility documents usually consist of proof of family size, family income and investment worth, and citizenship. Meet with your TANF caseworker. States may vary in their TANF application procedures but many require an interview as part of determining eligibility for the welfare program. Wait for your approval letter. Once you have completed the TANF application, your eligibility documents will be reviewed and a decision will be made. It's important to make sure your application is entirely complete so that the process isn't held up by a missed detail or document.