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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 May 19, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in South Dakota, we recommend that you visit the South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation's COVID-19 Resources

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Description of Program and Relief

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

TANF provides temporary financial assistance for families with children under age 18 who need financial support due to the death of a parent, absence of a parent from the home or the unemployment of a parent. This financial assistance can help pay for food, shelter, utilities, and expenses other than medical expenses. Although no specific guidance has issued with respect to COVID-19, affected families may qualify if they meet eligibility requirements (below).

Government or Lead Agency

South Dakota Department of Social Services

Dates Available

Effective immediately

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Information on eligibility for the program is available at https://dss.sd.gov/economicassistance/tanf/. Generally, to be eligible, a family must have a dependent child and must meet specific nonfinancial and financial criteria (outlined at the website above), including income limits as well as citizenship and residency requirements.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

For more information, please contact your local DSS office at https://dss.sd.gov/findyourlocaloffice/.

List of Additional Information

For more information or to apply, please visit:

https://dss.sd.gov/economicassistance/tanf/applying.aspx


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