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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program gives temporary financial help to pregnant women and families with one or more dependent A person who relies on another for support, such as a child or person with a disability children. Learn more here.

Getting temporary financial help with TANF
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) gives temporary financial help to pregnant women and families.
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Applying for TANF benefits
Steps to get Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) from the forms you need to how long the process takes.
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Appealing a TANF benefits decision
Steps to appeal any decision that denied, changed, or stopped Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
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TANF payment levels
Gives details about the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program and explains that the amount you receive from TANF depends on a few factors, including your income.
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How can I get cash assistance when my family has a crisis?
Learn about the Crisis Assistance program for families the need of food, shelter, or clothing.
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TANF benefits overpayments
Explains what you can do when you have been overpaid TANF benefits.
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Responsibility and services plan or RSP for TANF recipients
Describes supportive services and following rules when receiving TANF benefits.
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TANF sanctions and reconciliation
Learn about what the sanctions and punishments for not following TANF rules are, and how to receive benefits again.
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Appeal a public benefits decision
Use this form to appeal a public benefits decision for cash assistance, medical assistance, SNAP or child care.
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TANF benefit time limits
Information on the time limits of receiving TANF benefits and exemptions to the time limit.
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TANF child support and school attendance rules
Explains rules about child support and school attendance when receiving TANF benefits.
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Request to withdraw an appeal of public benefits decision
Use this form to tell the Illinois Department of Human Services that you no longer want to appeal a public benefits decision.
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