TANF - TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
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.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
01/27/2025
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Physical Address
225 Backbone Road E, Princeton, IL 61356
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;
Fax
(815) 879-0023
Voice
Voice
Application process
Call for information or appointment, visit website, visit office for services
Fee
None
Required documents
Photo ID, birth certificate, proof of income, proof of residency, and Social Security card
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)
Languages
English
Service area
Illinois
Agency info
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
System services that help people live better lives through effective health and human services.