South Carolina Family Independence
South Carolina
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
Administration
South Carolina Family Independence is administered by South Carolina.
Program Requirements
To be eligible for South Carolina Family Independence, you must be a resident of South Carolina, 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 South Carolina Family Independence?
To apply for this program, please contact the local administering agency near you.
To apply online, please visit the How to Apply page.