Welfare Information (AFDC, GA, AABD, Food Stamps)

Self Help Information

• Facts about TANF/TAONF: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families PDF

  This brochure provides information about TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) or TAONF (Temporary Assistance to Other Needy Families) benefits and how to apply. TANF/TAONF is the financial assistance program for families with dependent children. Content Detail

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  Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu

• The Cash Welfare, GA/AABD Application Process PDF

  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 sever disabilities. Both are administered by the Department of Human Services (DHS). Content Detail

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  Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu

• Working and TANF/TAONF PDF

  Information about eligibility for TANF/TAONF and work requirements. Content Detail

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  Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu

• Steps to take before your Welfare Assistance Ends PDF

  This brochure provides steps to take if your welfare cash assistance is expiring soon. Content Detail

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  Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu

• Benefits Check Up

  Information on what benefits seniors may be eligible for. Requires filling out a form. Content Detail

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  National Council on the Aging

• Food & Nutrition Service Online

  FNS increases food security and reduces hunger in partnership with cooperating organizations by providing children and low-income people access to food, a healthful diet, and nutrition education Content Detail

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  Food & Nutrition Service (FNS), U.S. Department of Agriculture

• Hawai`i State Department of Human Services (DHS)

  Link to DHS website. DHS is the state agency that provides food stamps, medical, and cash welfare benefits. Content Detail

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  Hawai`i State Department of Human Services (DHS)

• Welfare Law Center

  The Welfare Law Center works with and on behalf of low-income people to ensure that adequate income support -- public funding provided on the basis of need -- is available whenever and to the extent necessary to meet basic needs and foster healthy human and family development. Content Detail

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  Welfare Law Center