Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is sponsored by Oklahoma Human Services. Offers financial assistance and support services to eligible low-income families in Oklahoma to promote self-sufficiency.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) <span class=\"body-text\"><b>TANF is a federally-funded program for children deprived of support because of a parent's death, incapacity, absence or unemployment. </b></span></p>\r\n"}}" id="text-f8fb4bba5e" class="cmp-text"> TANF is a federally-funded program for children deprived of support because of a parent's death, incapacity, absence or unemployment.

<i><b>Oklahoma TANF State Plan</b></i> </p>\n<p>This is the State of Oklahoma Plan to renew its eligible status for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant submitted in accordance with Section 550 (1)(a) of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (P. L. 105-33).

</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"View this document\" href=\"https://oklahoma. gov/content/dam/ok/en/okdhs/documents/okdhs-pdf-library/adult-and-family-services/OklahomaTANFPlan.

pdf\">TANF State Plan</a></li>\n</ul>\n"}}" id="text-46ce0c6775" class="cmp-text"> This is the State of Oklahoma Plan to renew its eligible status for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant submitted in accordance with Section 550 (1)(a) of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (P. L. 105-33).

<b>Email: </b><a href=\"mailto:TANF@okdhs. org\">TANF@okdhs. org<br>\r\n </a><b>Phone: </b> (405) 521-4391 or<br>\r\n<b>Toll Free:</b> 1-866-411-1877</p>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n"}}" id="text-c247fdd624" class="cmp-text"> Toll Free: 1-866-411-1877 Cash assistance is available to the family on a time-limited basis through TANF.

The purpose of this federal program is to provide temporary support in meeting basic needs, training leading to employment, employment services and child care assistance for qualified families with children. </p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Cash payment as shown on <a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/okdhs/documents/searchcenter/okdhsformresults/c-1.

pdf\" title=\"View this document\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255,255,255);\">Appendix C-1</a> Schedule IX (A&B)</li>\r\n<li>Soonercare – Child Care Subsidy (with $0 copay)</li>\r\n<li>Participation in job readiness activities</li>\r\n<li>Flex funds (based on need and care status)</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="text-af16026332" class="cmp-text"> Cash assistance is available to the family on a time-limited basis through TANF.

The purpose of this federal program is to provide temporary support in meeting basic needs, training leading to employment, employment services and child care assistance for qualified families with children.

Cash payment as shown on Appendix C-1 Schedule IX (A&B) Soonercare – Child Care Subsidy (with $0 copay) Participation in job readiness activities Flex funds (based on need and care status) To be considered eligible for TANF assistance, you must meet the following basic requirements:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>U.S. Citizen or legal alien</li>\r\n<li>Have responsibility for a minor child living in the home</li>\r\n<li>Meet income standard(s) show on <a href=\"https://author-prod.

ok. gov/content/dam/ok/en/okdhs/documents/searchcenter/okdhsformresults/c-1.

pdf\" title=\"View this appendix\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255,255,255);\"> Appendix C-1</a><span> Schedule IX (A&B)</span></li>\r\n<li>Social Security number for all members included in TANF benefit</li>\r\n<li>Agree to cooperate with Child Support Services</li>\r\n<li>Agree to cooperate with a personalized TANF Work Plan which enhances your ability to ger/maintain employment</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="text-1e60a0ef68" class="cmp-text"> To be considered eligible for TANF assistance, you must meet the following basic requirements: U.S. Citizen or legal alien Have responsibility for a minor child living in the home Meet income standard(s) show on Appendix C-1 Schedule IX (A&B) Social Security number for all members included in TANF benefit Agree to cooperate with Child Support Services Agree to cooperate with a personalized TANF Work Plan which enhances your ability to ger/maintain employment The easiest way to apply for TANF is online at <a title=\"View this website\" href=\"https://www.

okdhslive. org/\">www. okdhslive.

org</a>. </p>\n<p>You can also fill out <a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/okdhs/documents/searchcenter/okdhsformresults/08mp001e. pdf\" title=\"View this form\">Form 08MP001E </a>(Request for Benefits).

If you use a paper form, you can:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Turn it in at your local <a title=\"View this page\" href=\"/content/sok-wcm/en/okdhs/contact-us. html\">OKDHS Human Service Center</a>. </li>\n<li>Pick up a copy at your local <a title=\"View this page\" href=\"/content/sok-wcm/en/okdhs/contact-us.

html\">OKDHS Human Service Center</a> if you cannot get it online. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>You may also visit a local <a href=\"https://oklahoma. gov/okdhs/contact-us.

html\">Oklahoma Human Services Center</a> or call (405) 522-5050. </p>\n"}}" id="text-1e87bb5905" class="cmp-text"> The easiest way to apply for TANF is online at www. okdhslive.

org . You can also fill out Form 08MP001E (Request for Benefits). If you use a paper form, you can: Turn it in at your local OKDHS Human Service Center .

Pick up a copy at your local OKDHS Human Service Center if you cannot get it online. You may also visit a local Oklahoma Human Services Center or call (405) 522-5050. Tips for your new EBT Card