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TANF benefits

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program gives temporary financial help to pregnant women and families with one or more dependent 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.
Intro
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Get answers to common questions about the TANF public benefits program in Illinois.
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Applying for TANF benefits
Explore the steps to get TANF, from the forms you need to how long the process takes.
How-To
Appealing a TANF benefits decision
Discover the steps to appeal any decision that denied, changed, or stopped TANF benefits.
How-To
Using a Link card
Explore how to use and update information on your Link Card for TANF cash benefits as well as SNAP benefits.
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Cash assistance for emergencies
Learn about the Crisis Assistance program for families the need of food, shelter, or clothing.
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Responsibility and services plan for TANF recipients
Learn more about Responsibility and Service Plans (RSPs) that are required to receive TANF benefits.
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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 benefits overpayments
Navigate what could happen when you have been overpaid 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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