Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Support

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Support is sponsored by State Human Services Departments (Federally funded). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

TANF - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families - Mississippi Department of Human Services Division of Economic Assistance Eligibility TANF – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families TANF cash assistance helps parents and caretaker relatives meet their family’s most basic needs while they gain work skills and find jobs.

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program provides cash assistance and services to families with children under the age of 18. Who Qualifies for Tanf cash assistance? To be eligible for TANF cash assistance, a family must: • Have at least one child under the age of 18 living at home.

• Have a monthly income that is at or below the gross monthly income limit for their household size (see table below). • Have no more than $2,000 in resources, like property or cash, excluding a personal home and car. • Meet other program requirements.

TANF Gross Monthly Income Limits for Household Size + Number Persons in Assistance Unit (AU) Maximum Monthly Gross Income Limit 1 $627 2 $851 3 $1074 4 $1298 5 $1522 6 $1746 7 $1970 8 $2194 9 $2417 10 $2641 The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program helps parents and caretaker relatives find jobs and job training while meeting the family’s most basic needs.

Serves very low-income families with at least one child under 18 living at home. Provides up to 60 months of benefits to help with expenses when you are out of work. Helps you build job skills and find a job through the TANF Work Program (TWP).

Can offer help paying for child care and transportation.

Understand what happens after you apply Your rights as a TANF household Your responsibilities to maintain enrollment in the program How to resolve issues with TANF Mississippi Out-of-State Inquiry & Paris Match Verification additional resources for tanf clients Start typing your county name: Division of Economic Assistance Eligibility SNAP – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP Rights and Responsibilities SNAP Replacement Benefits Reporting Stolen SNAP Benefits Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP) Mississippi Combined Application Project (MSCAP) SNAP for College Students SNAP For College Students ToolKit TANF – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families TANF and Non-Parent Caretaker Relatives The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) SNAP – Supplemental Nutrition Access Program Child Care Help for Parents Help Paying for a Cell Phone MDHS Invests $5 Million to Expand Child Care May 20, 2026 MDHS Announces Issuance of Partial November SNAP Benefits November 10, 2025 SHIP Provides Free and Unbiased Medicare Guidance October 16, 2025 Navigating Medicare Made Easy with SHIP October 17, 2024 MDHS Unveils New Website January 12, 2024 Frequently Asked Questions To be eligible for TANF, a family must: Have at least one child under the age of 18 living at home.

Have a monthly income that is at or below the gross monthly income limit for their household size (see table above). Have no more than $2,000 in resources, like property or cash, excluding a personal home and car. Meet other program requirements.

Families must meet both financial and non-financial requirements established in state law. In general, families must include a child under age 18 and be residents of Mississippi. Children under age 7 must comply with TANF immunization requirements, and children ages 6 to 17 must attend school and have satisfactory attendance.

Children age 18 that are included in the Assistance Unit (AU) because they are in school full-time, must have satisfactory school attendance. Adults who receive TANF and who do not meet a work exemption are required to participate in work activities such as work experience, job search and/or others. How can I contact my TANF caseworker?

Your caseworker’s contact information will be on any notice (letter) that you receive from MDHS. You can also locate contact information for your local county office using the lookup box below. Start typing your county name: How can I get help with my Way2Go card?

If you need help with your Way2Go debit card, call 1-855-709-1079 or visit our Way2Go Card page. What are my responsibilities as a TANF recipient? Adults who receive TANF and who do not meet a work exemption are required to participate in work activities such as work experience, job search, job training, or other similar activities.

Your caseworker will let you know what you have to do to meet your work requirements. How will TANF affect the amount of child support I receive? In Mississippi, TANF recipients can receive up to $100 per month in child support, depending on the amount of child support that the non-custodial parent pays.

TANF recipients must assign their child support rights to the State and cooperate in establishing paternity and obtaining financial and medical support. Mississippi has a child support pass-through policy that allows up to $100 of the child support collected each month to be given to custodial parents who receive TANF instead of being kept by the government. How long can someone receive TANF benefits?

A family can receive TANF benefits for no more than a total of 60 months unless the case includes only minor children or meets a hardship exemption. What should I do if I disagree with my TANF benefit amount or the denial of my TANF application? You have the right to request a conference and/or fair hearing when you disagree with any decision on your application or case.

You can contact the MDHS Administrative Hearings Division at 601-359-4921 or adminhearings@mdhs. ms.gov. Economic Assistance Eligibility Client Services Need help with your SNAP or TANF case? Call our EAE Client Services team at 800-948-3050.

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