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TANF - TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

323 West Main Street, Havana, IL 62644

Eligibility

Open to Illinois residents, including unhoused families - To qualify for TANF, a person must: Be pregnant or have a child under age 19 who lives with them (a child who is 18 must be a full-time high school student); A pregnant woman (and her husband, if he lives with her), even if they don't have any other children; Be a U.S. citizen or meet certain immigration requirements (children who meet citizenship/immigration status may qualify even if their parents do not); Develop a Responsibility and Services Plan (RSP)

Required documents

Photo ID, birth certificate, proof of income, proof of residency, and Social Security card

Hours

Mon 8:30 am - 5 pm Tue 8:30 am - 5 pm Wed 8:30 am - 5 pm Thu 8:30 am - 5 pm Fri 8:30 am - 5 pm
https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30358

Languages

English

Application process

Call for information or appointment, visit website, visit office for services

Fees

None

Service area

Illinois

Description

Provides temporary financial assistance for pregnant women and families with one or more dependent children.

TANF provides financial assistance to help pay for food, shelter, utilities, and expenses other than medical.

Transitional services are also available to help families become independent, such as GED preparation, vocational training, job retention programs, etc.

Date of Last Formal Update

01/27/2025

Data provided by

211 Nebraska

What's Here

TANF

Providing organization

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

System services that help people live better lives through effective health and human services.