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    Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a federal and state program run by the Department of Human Services that provides temporary cash assistance to low-income families. The program aims to 1) provide assistance to needy families, 2) promote self-sufficiency through job training and preparation programs, and 3) prevent and reduce out-of-wedlock pregnancies. Eligible families can receive cash benefits and be referred to programs that help with employment goals, childcare, transportation and other services to achieve self-sufficiency.

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    Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a federal and state program run by the Department of Human Services that provides temporary cash assistance to low-income families. The program aims to 1) provide assistance to needy families, 2) promote self-sufficiency through job training and preparation programs, and 3) prevent and reduce out-of-wedlock pregnancies. Eligible families can receive cash benefits and be referred to programs that help with employment goals, childcare, transportation and other services to achieve self-sufficiency.

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    Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a federal and state program run by the Department of Human Services that provides temporary cash assistance to low-income families. The program aims to 1) provide assistance to needy families, 2) promote self-sufficiency through job training and preparation programs, and 3) prevent and reduce out-of-wedlock pregnancies. Eligible families can receive cash benefits and be referred to programs that help with employment goals, childcare, transportation and other services to achieve self-sufficiency.

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    Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a federal and state program run by the Department of Human Services that provides temporary cash assistance to low-income families. The program aims to 1) provide assistance to needy families, 2) promote self-sufficiency through job training and preparation programs, and 3) prevent and reduce out-of-wedlock pregnancies. Eligible families can receive cash benefits and be referred to programs that help with employment goals, childcare, transportation and other services to achieve self-sufficiency.

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    FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

    BENEFITS FOR FAMILIES


    WITH CHILDREN

    Temporary Assistance
    WHERE TO APPLY?
    for
    You may apply for TANF benefits at a
    Benefit, Employment and Support
    Needy Families
    Services Office. Call the Public
    Assistance Information Line.

    1-855-643-1643

    Department of Human Services


    Benefit, Employment and Support Services Division

    DHS 1464 (10/14)


    WHAT IS TANF applicants and recipient are
    referred to the Department’s First-to-
    PURPOSE FOUR

    TEMPORARY Work program to prepare for self-


    sufficiency.
    “To encourage the formation and maintenance
    ASSISTANCE of two-parent families.”

    FOR NEEDY An assigned case manager will help you


    reach your employment goals with any
    Programs intended to teach the skills
    necessary to build strong families are
    FAMILIES? of the following activities and
    supportive services:
    made available by DHS and include:

    Fatherhood Services
    Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Job Search and Job Preparedness
    Family Strengthening
    (TANF) is a federal and state funded Subsidized/Unsubsidized
    Marriage/Couples Counseling
    program run by the Department of Employment
    Parenting Skills
    Human Services (DHS), Benefit, GED Prep
    Home-Based Parenting & Family
    Employment and Support Services Job Skills Training
    Counseling
    Division (BESSD). Vocational Education
    On-the Job Training
    The program was first implemented in Domestic Violence Services
    1997 as a result of the Personal On-Going Counseling & Support
    Responsibility and Work Opportunity
    Reconciliation Act of 1996. Supportive Services:
    There are four TANF purposes: Child Care Subsidies
    Transportation Assistance
    PURPOSE ONE Work-Related Expenses

    “To provide assistance to needy families”


    PURPOSE THREE
    Direct cash payment to the family
    Self-Sufficiency Program
    Income Disregard “To prevent and reduce out-of-wedlock pregnancies”
    Financial Counseling
    DHS has partnered with a wide variety
    All programs are subject to established of community agencies to provide
    eligibility criteria that will be explained to Hawai`i families with programs designed
    you by your DHS worker. to help prevent teen and out-of-wedlock
    pregnancies. These programs include:
    PURPOSE TWO After-School Programs
    Youth Abstinence and Pregnancy
    “To end dependence of needy parents by Prevention
    promoting job preparation, work and marriage” Positive Youth Development
    Youth Mentoring DHS 1464 (10/14)

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