New Mexico Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
New Mexico
What is New Mexico Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)?
The New Mexico Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, known as NMWorks, 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
Administration
New Mexico Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is administered by New Mexico.
Program Requirements
To be eligible for New Mexico Family Assistance, you must be a resident of New Mexico, 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 New Mexico Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)?
To apply online, please visit the YES New Mexico online application portal.
For additional application information, visit the Apply For Benefits page.