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TANF/TAONF (AFDC) Information
AFDC Facts WHAT IS AFDC? AFDC (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) is a financial assistance program to help families that have children living with them. AFDC is distributed through the Department of Human Services (DHS). Sometimes
it is also called TANF, TAONF, AFDC-F, AFDC-S, or PONO. Read this brochure for more information.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
AFDC: How To Apply Use this brochure if you want information on how to apply for AFDC (Aid to Families with Dependant Children) benefits. AFDC is the financial assistance program for families with dependant children.
AFDC is also called: TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families), TAONF (Temporary Assistance to Other Needy Families), and PONO (Pursuit of New Opportunities).
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
Working and AFDC You can receive more money than your AFDC grant if you work. This brochure shows you how to figure out how much you will make each month if you work.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
GA/AABD: How To Apply Use this brochure if you want information on how to apply for General Assistance (GA) or Aid to Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD) benefits for your disability. GA and AABD are financial assistance programs for adults with disabilities. Both are administered by the Department of Human
Services (DHS).
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
GA/AABD Termination/Denial Packet Letter from LASH for callers not being referred for full-service.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
Food Stamp Restoration for Some Legal Immigrants Use this brochure if you are a legal immigrant who was cut off of food stamps in August 1996. A new law allows some legal immigrants to have their food stamp benefits restored to them. This brochure will help you figure out if you will be eligible.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
Food Stamps 18-50 Law Use this brochure if: You receive or want to receive foodstamps AND you are between 18-50 years old.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
Food Stamps: General Information and Application Process This brochure provides general information about food stamps and how to apply.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
Benefits Check Up
(Separate Website)
Information on what benefits seniors may be eligible for. Requires filling out a form.
By: National Council on the Aging
Department of Human Services Appeal Process Use this brochure if your Department of Human Services benefits are being denied, reduced, or terminated. This includes AFDC/ TANF/ PONO, GA, AABD, Food Stamps, and Quest.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
Department of Human Services Overpayments Use this brochure if you received an overpayment notice from the Department of Human Services for your AFDC, GA, AABD, food stamps, or Quest.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
Department of Human Services: Continuance Request Letter for DHS Hearings Use this brochure if you have a DHS hearing scheduled and need to request more time. Includes a sample letter.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
Department of Human Services: Intentional Program Violations Use this brochure if you got a notice from DHS (Department of Human Services) saying that you have an intentional program violation (IPV), OR to prepare for a possible IPV if you have been issued an overpayment notice for a household error.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
QUEST, QUEST-NET, and QUEST-Spenddown - Health Insurance Coverage The QUEST program provides medical, dental and behavioral health services through managed care to qualified Hawaii residents. Many TANF/TAONF recipients, General Assistance (GA) recipients, pregnant women and children receive QUEST. Seniors (age 65 or older) and people who are blind or permanently disabled according to the Department of Human Services (DHS) or the Social Security Administration (SSA) are eligible for Medicaid instead.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
AFDC Facts Use this brochure to learn all about AFDC.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
AFDC: Responses to Your 20% Cut Use this brochure if you receive AFDC or TANF cash benefits from DHS. It provides information about the 20% reduction in benefits to many families.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
DHS: Intentional Program Violations (IPVs) Use this brochure if you received a notice from the Department of Human Services (DHS) saying that you are suspected of an intentional violation (IPV) OR to prepare for a possible IPV if you have received an overpayment notice for a household error.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
DHS: Overpayments Use this brochure if you have received an overpayment notice from the Department of Human Services for your AFDC, GA, AABD, Food Stamps, or Quest.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
GA/AABD: Termination/Denial Packet Use this letter to learn how to appeal your denial of GA/AABD benefits.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
How Transfers of Assets and Lump Sums Affect Your Eligibility for Need-Based Benefits This brochure explains how receiving monetary lump sums and transferring your assets may affect your eligibility for need-based benefits, such as welfare cash assistance, food stamps, QUEST, Medicaid, and Supplemental Security Income.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
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