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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Temporary Assistance provides you with cash so you can get back on your feet, and you can also get job training and help finding a job.
Who is eligible?
To receive Temporary Assistance, you must:
- Meet income limits
- Live in California
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
- Have a Social Security Number or have applied for a Social Security Number
How do you apply for Temporary Assistance?
To make sure you qualify for Temporary Assistance and to apply, contact the:
California Department of Social Services
Family Support Division
P.O. Box 7988
San Francisco, CA 94120-7988
Phone: (415) 557-5493 (for hearing-impaired, call: (800) 735-2966 or (800) 735-2466 (toll-free).)
California Department of Social Services
Family Support Division
P.O. Box 7988
San Francisco, CA 94120-7988
Phone: (415) 557-5493 (for hearing-impaired, call: (800) 735-2966 or (800) 735-2466 (toll-free).)
What other services can you get through Temporary Assistance?
If you qualify for Temporary Assistance, you’re also eligible for food stamps, child care support, and Emergency Assistance. And, through Case Management, you can get help with your education, job skill training and placement. Learn more about Case Management and its services.
