Arizona Cash Assistance Program
Arizona
What is Arizona Cash Assistance Program?
The Arizona Cash Assistance - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program is designed to help needy families achieve self-sufficiency. States receive grants to design and operate programs that accomplish one of the purposes of the TANF program.
The four purposes of the TANF program are to:
- Provide assistance to needy families so that children can be cared for in their own homes
- Reduce the dependency of needy parents by promoting job preparation, work and marriage
- Prevent and reduce the incidence of out-of-wedlock pregnancies
- Encourage the formation and maintenance of two-parent families
Note: TANF is sometimes referred to by state specific names, in this case the Arizona Cash Assistance Program.
Administration
Arizona Cash Assistance Program is administered by Arizona.
Program Requirements
Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01
To be eligible for Arizona Cash Assistance, you must be a resident of Arizona, and a U.S. citizen, legal alien or qualified alien. You must be unemployed or underemployed and have low or very low income. You must also be one of the following:
- Have a child 18 years of age or younger, or
- Be 18 years of age or younger and the head of your household.
Application Details
What is the application process for Arizona Cash Assistance Program?
To start an application for one or more programs, apply online using this website, Health-e-Arizona PLUS, or call toll-free 1-855-HEA-PLUS, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Please visit the Cash Assistance information page for resources including:
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Applications and Forms
- Tips on how to apply for Cash Assistance
- Eligibility
- Submitting your application
- Information needed for eligibility.