Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program - Illinois Department of Human Services - Family Community Resource Centers - Mid South
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) administers the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program which 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.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
03/24/2023
Data provided by
211 Metro Chicago
Physical Address
1642 West 59th Street, Chicago, IL 60636
Hours
Mon 8:30am - 5:00pm; Tue 8:30am - 5:00pm; Wed 8:30am - 5:00pm; Thu 8:30am - 5:00pm; Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm;
Voice
Voice
Fax
(773) 863-6207
Voice
(866) 439-3712
Application process
Applications can be completed online or at a local Family Community Resource Center. Please call for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Fee
Free
Eligibility
* Must reside within Illinois to be eligible (you can be homeless and still qualify) * Must be a U.S. citizen or meet certain immigration requirements * 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) may qualify for help, even if they don't have any other children
Languages
English
Spanish
Service area
IL
Agency info
Illinois Department of Human Services
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) provides Illinois residents with streamlined access to integrated services, especially those who are striving to move from welfare to work and economic independence, and others who face multiple challenges to self-sufficiency.