• TANF is a program which provides temporary cash assistance benefits for a maximum of 48 months in Georgia.
• Receiving TANF benefits requires participating in work activities.
• Receiving TANF also involves specific eligibility requirements such as relationship, income, resources, deprivation, age and other qualifications.
• Participation in the TANF Program requires cooperation with Child Support Enforcement.
• Regulations provide 45 days to complete a TANF Application.
• Eligible households receive monthly benefit allotments in the form of electronic cards (EBT).

HOW TO APPLY - Complete and sign the: Application For TANF, Food Stamps Or Medical Assistance (Form 297). This form may be obtained from this web site, or by calling (770) 473-2300, or by applying in person at DFCS located at 877 Battle Creek Road, Jonesboro. An application must contain the applicant's name, address or a way to contact the applicant, and signature. Applications may be mailed or filed in person.

ELIGIBILITY - The following individuals may be eligible for TANF:

• Children under 18 years of age, their parents or other specified relatives.
• A minor parent and her/his child(s) residing in the home of the parent/guardian.

RESOURCE LIMIT

• $1,000 per eligible household

INCOME LIMITS

• Depend on the Gross Income Ceiling set by the Georgia State Legislature base on family size. It is currently 185% of State Standard of Need (SON).
• The State Standard of Need (SON) is fixed amount set by the Georgia State Legislature and is based on family size. It is a compilation of basic monthly expenses i.e. food, shelter, utilities and other essential needs.
• The Georgia State Legislature sets the family maximum payment. (See below)

VERIFICATIONS - Check the Verifications To Bring For Food Stamp/Medicaid/TANF Interviews for the kinds of documentation needed.

(English) - We have a Spanish line for our Hispanic customers who may have questions regarding their benefits or any other concern. For assistance they can call 770-473-2324.

(Version en Español) - Tenemos una linea en espanol para nuestros clientes de habla hispana si tienen preguntas con respecto a sus casos o algun otro interes. Para assistencia pueden llamar al numero siete, siete, cero; cuatro siete tres; dos, tres, cuatro (770-473-2324).

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