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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (administered by states). TANF is a federal program that provides grants to states to operate programs that help needy families achieve self-sufficiency. States can use these funds for various purposes, including transportation support, which may include helping families buy or repair cars.
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gov/ofa/programs/temporary-assistance-needy-families-tanf) # Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Current as of:June 29, 2022 ## About Temporary Assistance for Needy Families The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program is designed to help families with children experiencing low-income achieve economic security and stability.
States receive block grants to design and operate programs that accomplish one of the purposes of the TANF program. While TANF jurisdictions must meet certain work participation and cost sharing requirements, they have considerable flexibility with TANF funds to implement programs that best serve their distinct communities. ## **TANF Programs by State** Contact information for state TANF programs.
The Office of Family Assistance collects and analyzes data on TANF caseloads, expenditures, work participation rates, recipient characteristics, and more. Also find the TANF Reports to Congress and links to the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation’s welfare research projects. Current statutes and regulations governing TANF and the statutory development and history of the TANF program.
Recent TANF policy guidance documents, including Program Instructions, Information Memoranda, Policy Announcements, Questions and Answers, and additional resources. ## Training and Technical Assistance The Office of Family Assistance provides Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) to state, tribal, and local TANF programs.
Through TTA, OFA helps TANF agencies strengthen their programs so they can better serve and support economic security and stability of TANF participants and TANF-eligible individuals. ## Reporting Instructions Instructions for state and territory TANF grantees related to forms (ACF-196R, ACF-199, ACF-209, ACF-204, ACF-202, SF-424), the work verification plan, and more.
* ACF-OFA-IM-26-02: Anti-fraud Best Practice—Closing Long-term Out-of-State EBT (CLOSE) August 6, 2026 * TANF and Work: The Caseload Reduction Credit and How States Exploit It July 20, 2026 * TANF and Work: The Gap Between Perception and Reality June 29, 2026 ## OFA - Bottom Navigation ## Bottom Footer Navigation **U.S. Department of Health & Human Services** 330 C Street, S. W. , Washington, D.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Low-income households with dependent children who meet income guidelines set by the state. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is funded by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (administered by states). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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