Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Craig County Department of Social Services offers the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.  TANF provides financial assistance to needy families so that children under age 18 may be cared for in their own homes by one or both parents or in the homes of relatives.  The TANF program provides eligible families with a monthly cash payment to meet their basic needs.  Participants may be provided with services such as job skills training, work experience, job readiness training, child care assistance, transportation, and other work related expenses.

An eligible child must be under age 18, or if 18, will graduate from high school before age 19, going to school regularly if he is between the ages of five and 18, living with a parent or other relative, and a U.S. citizen or an eligible immigrant.

Support services to TANF clients who must be involved in work activity. Provides case management, purchased food services to support work, training, and education.

This program is also available to provide help to children who are living with a designated relative other than their parents.

You can apply for Benefit Programs online at CommonHelp or by telephone by calling 1-855-635-4370.