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LoginOklahoma Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Program Description
For children deprived of support because of a parent's death, incapacity, absence or unemployment, cash assistance is available to the family on a time-limited basis. The purpose of Oklahoma Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is to provide temporary support in meeting basic needs, training leading to employment, employment services, and day care assistance for qualified families with children. While receiving cash assistance, the adult recipients are required to work or participate in activities geared toward work and achieving self-sufficiency. The maximum amount an adult and two children can receive through TANF money payments is $292 per month. Persons receiving TANF also receive child support collection services from Child Support Enforcement. Everyone has the right to apply for TANF money payments and to be treated with courtesy and respect.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Oklahoma, either pregnant or responsible for a child under 19 years of age, a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, have low or very low income, and be either under-employed (working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
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