Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) - Texas Foster Youth Justice Project

If you have children, you may be eligible for a monthly cash payment through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. These payments are made to needy single and two-parent families. The amount of each family’s payment depends on a few things, including income, assets, and need. The maximum payment for a family of three with one parent or caregiver is around $382 per month.

You may be eligible for a one-time $1,000 cash payment through the One-Time TANF (or OT-TANF) program. OT-TANF helps families that meet certain crisis criteria. In order to get this payment, families must meet the TANF guidelines and can’t already be receiving any TANF benefits. Once you receive this one-time payment, you are not eligible to receive TANF payments for the next 12 months.

For more information on TANF visit: www.yourtexasbenefits.com, dial 2-1-1, or visit your local Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) office.