Guide to TANF
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a welfare program that gives cash grants to families with low incomes. Find out if you’re eligible to get TANF and what’s required after you qualify, including special rules for teens who want to get TANF in their own name.
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1. What is TANF
If you get public benefits like SSI, food stamps, or TANF, and you’ve gotten legal financial obligations (LFOs) refunded by the Court, you may need to follow “spend down requirements” to keep getting benefits. You should tell DSHS about this refund as soon as possible. If you have questions, try to get legal help.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a government welfare program that gives you a small monthly cash grant to eligible families. In Washington State, the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) runs the TANF program.