Indiana Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Indiana
What is Indiana Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)?
Indiana's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides cash assistance to families with dependent children and requires adults to work or prepare for work. Recipients will be provided with supportive assistance while on TANF including: child care services, transportation services, and vehicle repairs.
Administration
Indiana Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is administered by Indiana.
Program Requirements
To be eligible for Indiana Family Assistance, you must be a resident of Indiana, 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 pregnant, or
- Be 18 years of age or younger and the head of your household.
Application Details
What is the application process for Indiana Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)?
Applications may be made in person, by mail, on-line or by fax.
To apply on-line, visit the FSSA Benefits Portal.
To apply in person, locate your local office.
To apply by mail, request an application be sent to you by contacting the customer service line @ (800)403-0864. The completed application would then need to be mailed to: FSSA Document Center, P O Box 1810, Marion, IN 46952, faxed to (800)403-0864 or hand delivered to a local DFR office.
Contact Info
(800)403-0864