Home

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program - Illinois Department of Human Services - Family Community Resource Centers - Ogden

3920 West Ogden Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623

* 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
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
(800) 843-6154

Voice - IDHS Help Line

https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30358

Spanish, English

Applications can be completed online or at a local Family Community Resource Center. Please call for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Free

IL

Description

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.

Date of Last Formal Update

03/24/2023

Providing organization

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.