TANF Applications | State Of Missouri: Department Of Social Services
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: Provides benefits to families with needy children (due to death, desertion, mental, physical problems or unemployment).
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
02/16/2024
Data provided by
United Way of Greater St Louis 211
Physical Address
615 Howerton Court, Jefferson City, MO 65102
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Website
Application process
Walk In For Service or Applications may be Filed by Mail
Fee
No Fees
Required documents
Call for Information
Eligibility
Child must be under 19 Years
Languages
English
Service area
State of Missouri
Agency info
STATE OF MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
To maintain or improve the quality of life for the people of the State of Missouri. The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) was constitutionally established in 1974. It is charged with administering programs to promote, safeguard and protect the general welfare of children, to maintain and strengthen family life and to aid people in need as they strive to achieve their highest level of independence. ALSO KNOWN AS DFS DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES