Program Description
The purpose of the Missouri Temporary Assistance Program is to
provide assistance to needy families with children so that the children can
be cared for at home. The program also is intended to reduce dependency by
promoting job preparation, work and marriage. Funds may be used to prevent
non-marital pregnancies and encourage the formation and maintenance of
two-parent families. Temporary Assistance offers two types of services to
families. The services available are cash assistance and case
management.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a
resident of Missouri, 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
To learn more about the Missouri Temporary Assistance for Needy
(TANF) program, please visit:
http://dss.missouri.gov/fsd/tempa.htm
For additional information or inquiries on TANF, please call the
Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS):
573-751-4815
Or contact your local DSS office:
http://www.dss.mo.gov/offices.htm
Managing Agency
Missouri
http://www.mo.gov/
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