Welfare Info

Maryland Temporary Cash Assistance

Maryland

What is Maryland Temporary Cash Assistance?

The Maryland Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) - known as the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program federally- 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.

Administration

Maryland Temporary Cash Assistance is administered by Maryland.

Program Requirements

To be eligible for Maryland Family Assistance, you must be a resident of Maryland, 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 Maryland Temporary Cash Assistance?

To apply online, please contact your Department of Human Resources Local Office.

Contact Info

(800) 332-6347

How to Apply

Apply for TANF

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