Public Benefits: Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
Information about the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program.
By: Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
(Separate Website)
Information about Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), including who is eligible.
By: Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS)
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Policy Manual
(Separate Website)
The program policies for Montana TANF.
Resolving Disputes About Your Public Benefits
Information about requesting fair hearings for TANF, food stamps, WIC, LIEAP, Section 8 or Public Housing, and Medicaid.
By: Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Application Forms for Public Assistance
(Separate Website)
Forms needed to apply for public assistance, including food stamps, cash assistance and medical assistance.
By: Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS)
Are You Eligible for Any Government Benefits?
(Separate Website)
A personalized report of goverment benefits that you may be eligible for. You must enter information to receive the report.
By: GovBenefits
Bridge to Benefits
(Separate Website)
Montana Bridge to Benefits is the product of a partnership between Rural Dynamics Incorporated and the Children's Defense Fund of Minnesota. Bridge to Benefits is a multi-state project sponsored by the Children's Defense Fund Minnesota focused on improving the well-being of families and individuals by linking them to public work support programs and tax credits.
By: Rural Dynamics Incorporated and the Children's Defense Fund of Minnesota
Family Violence Option The Family Violence Option (FVO) is a special provision for domestic violence survivors who are recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). The FVO helps survivors stay safe and become self-sufficient while complying with TANF requirements like child support enforcement and required work activities.
By: Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Prepaid Debit Cards for Social Security and SSI Benefits If you receive social security benefits, you can now sign up for an SSI prepaid debit card. Your SSI benefits will be automatically deposited onto this card, which can be used just like a regular debit or credit card. The card provides a safe way to collect and use your benefits, and provides extra security against fraud.
By: National Consumer Law Center (NCLC)
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