Program Description
The Arizona Cash Assistance Program provides temporary cash
assistance and supportive services to children, individuals, and their
families. The Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) EDGE System is used to issue
cash assistance payments. Participants are able to access their benefits
from their assigned account by using a plastic debit card called QUEST . The
debit card can be used at Automated Teller Machines (ATM) and Point of Sale
(POS) devices located at most stores.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a
resident of the State of Arizona, either pregnant or responsible for a child
under 19 years of age, a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent
resident, have low or very low income, and be either under-employed (working
for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
For questions, additional information, or to apply for Cash
Assistance, please contact one of our Local Family Assistance Administration
Offices (FAA).
To download an FAA application for assistance, click
on:
https://egov.azdes.gov/cmsinternet/appforms.aspx
For questions or additional information, contact FAA Customer
Services at:
800-325-8401
To locate the FAA office closest to your residence, click
on:
https://www.azdes.gov/faa/contact.asp
or:
602-542-9935
Managing Agency
Arizona
http://www.az.gov
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