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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on October 5, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Georgia, we recommend that you visit the COVID-19: State Services in Georgia website, the Department of Public Health's COVID-19 Materials and Resources or the Department of Community Affairs' COVID-19 Resources.

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Description of Program and Relief

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) provides monthly cash assistance and employment services to low-income families with children under age 18 or under age 19 if the child is a full-time student. TANF is a federally-funded program that predates COVID-19, which can be used by eligible participants at this time.

Government or Lead Agency

Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Child Support Services.

Dates Available

Ongoing.

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Among other requirements, children are eligible if under age 18, or if under age 19 and a full-time student. Additional eligibility requirements can be accessed here.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

Not Applicable. Applications can be accessed here.

Contact for More Information

Georgia TANF Customer Contact Center may be reached toll-free at (877) 423-4746.

List of Additional Information

General Information about TANF:

https://dfcs.georgia.gov/services/temporary-assistance-needy-families

TANF Eligibility Requirements:

https://dfcs.georgia.gov/tanf-eligibility-requirements


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