How do I apply for TANF?
by: Partnership for Legal Access
Applyingfor TANF:
vYou can apply for TANF by:
ØGoing to the TxHHSC office nearest to you.You can either go without an appointment or you can call to schedule an appointment to apply at a local office of TxHHSC
ØCalling on the telephone (dial 2-1-1) and
§Ask that TxHHSC take your application by telephone;
§Ask that TxHHSC mail you an application;
§Ask that a TxHHSC caseworker contact you to set up a telephone interview;
§Ask where is the closest TxHHSC office to you
ØCompleting a paper application and sending it by mail or fax to TxHHSC.You can get a paper application by:
§Submitting a written request for an application by way of mail or fax, or
§Picking an application up in a TxHHSC office or other locations that carry them.
vVerification Documents:
ØYou will need to provide TxHHSC with certain verification documents.
ØVerification documents are documents that provide evidence of information you submit in your application, such as your earned income, expenses, etc.
ØExamples of verification documents include a birth certificate, pay stub, utility bill, etc.
ØThe verification documents you need to submit vary based on your personal situation. TxHHSC will let you know what, if any, verification documents you should submit and the deadline for sending them.
Last Reviewed On: 08/31/06
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