Connecticut Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) provides services and benefits to needy families. TANF was designed to give states flexibility to operate programs that serve one of the following purposes: Provide assistance to needy families so ...
What is Connecticut Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)?
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program is designed to help needy families achieve self-sufficiency. States receive grants to design and operate programs that accomplish one of the purposes of the TANF program.
The four purposes of the TANF program are to:
- Provide assistance to needy families so that children can be cared for in their own homes
- Reduce the dependency of needy parents by promoting job preparation, work and marriage
- Prevent and reduce the incidence of out-of-wedlock pregnancies
- Encourage the formation and maintenance of two-parent families
Note: TANF is sometimes referred to by state specific names.
Program Requirements
In general for this benefit program, you must be a US national, citizen, legal alien or permanent resident, and have very low income. You must also be a resident of the state of Connecticut.
Application Details
What is the application process for Connecticut Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)?
To apply online, please visit the ConneCT online application portal.
For additional application information, visit the How to Apply page. You will be able to download an application form directly from the site.
Contact Info
(800) 842-1508