Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
What is Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families?
The Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, formerly Aid to Families with Dependent Children, program provides a variety of benefits and services to Federally-recognized tribes, American Indian, and Alaska Native families. Benefits may include childcare assistance, job preparation, and work assistance.
Administration
Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families is administered by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Program Requirements
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be all of the following:
- Native American/American Indian, and
- Unemployed or about to become unemployed, and
- Enrolled in a federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native village, and
- Live on or near an Indian reservation, and
- Your financial situation is characterized as low income or very low income.
Application Details
What is the application process for Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families?
To apply for Tribal TANF benefits, you must check with the tribe in whose service area you reside.