South Carolina Family Independence
The South Carolina Family Independence (FI) program provides time-limited assistance to needy families with dependent children when families cannot provide for their basic needs. The FI Program is designed to serve both single-parent and two-parent f...
What is South Carolina Family Independence?
The South Carolina Family Independence (FI) 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/FI 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
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 South Carolina.
Application Details
What is the application process for South Carolina Family Independence?
To apply for this program, please contact the local administering agency near you.
To apply online, please visit the South Carolina Multi Agency Partnership Portal.
Contact Info
(800) 616-1309