Mississippi Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Mississippi
What is Mississippi Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)?
The Mississippi Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, administered by the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS), provides assistance for needy families with children up to age 18 years without regard to race, creed, color, gender, age, disability or national origin. Monthly TANF money payments are made for children and their needy caretaker relatives who do not have enough income or resources to meet their everyday needs by state Program standards.
Administration
Mississippi Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is administered by Mississippi.
Program Requirements
To be eligible for MississippiFamily Assistance, you must be a resident of Mississippi, and a U.S. citizen, legal alien or qualified alien. You must be unemployed or underemployed and have low or very low income. You must also be one of the following:
- Have a child 18 years of age or younger, or
- Be pregnant, or
- Be 18 years of age or younger and the head of your household.
Application Details
What is the application process for Mississippi Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)?
For more information on how to apply, please visit the Mississippi Department of Human Services.
Contact Info
1-800-948-4060