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What is TANF?
By: Partnership for Legal Access
Am I eligible for TANF?
By: Partnership for Legal Access
What are my rights when applying for and receiving TANF?
By: Partnership for Legal Access
What are the work requirements for TANF?
By: Partnership for Legal Access
How do I apply for TANF?
By: Partnership for Legal Access
TANF Eligibility (Cash Asssistance) Learn if you might qualify for cash assistance (TANF) benefits as a family with children in Texas (in English & español).
By: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
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Spanish / Español
Application for Assistance (Form 1010)
(Separate Website)
Instructions and forms for applying for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Medicaid, and Food Stamps.
By: Texas Health & Human Services Commission
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Spanish / Español
Child Care Rights Handbook for Parents Receiving TANF Benefits This handbook explains the rights of parents in Texas who get welfare benefits who cannot work because they have a young child or because they do not have child care.
By: Welfare Law Center
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Child Care Rights Handbook for Parents Receiving TANF Benefits This handbook explains the rights of parents who get welfare benefits in Austin and Travis County who cannot work because they have a young child or because they do not have child care.
By: Welfare Law Center
Child Care Rights Handbook for Parents Receiving TANF Benefits This handbook explains the rights of parents who get welfare benefits in Brewster, Culbertson, El Paso, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis and Presidio Counties who cannot work because they have a young child or because they do not have child care.
Family Health Services Information & Referral Line
(Separate Website)
The Family Health Services Information & Referral Line is a toll-free information and referral service for women and children in Texas.
By: Texas Department of Heath
HHSC office locator
(Separate Website)
Find the address and phone number of your local HHSC office and a map of how to get there.
By: Texas Health and Human Services Commission
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Spanish / Español
Public Benefits: Your Rights When You Receive Benefits. Read this pamphlet to find out what your rights are when applying for public benefits (in English & español).
By: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
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Spanish / Español
Services for Disabled Adults/Children and for Senior Citizens
(Separate Website)
Read about services available to people with disabilities and to senior citizens. Includes contact information.
By: Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Frequently Asked Questions
(Separate Website)
What is TANF, is my family eligible, how do I apply?
By: Texas Department of Human Services
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Spanish / Español
Your Texas Benefits
(Separate Website)
This website offers you easy and secure online access to Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) benefits including Medicaid, Food Stamps, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Children's Health Insurance, and nursing home care and other services for people who are elderly or have disabilities.
By: Texas Health and Human Services Commission
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Spanish / Español
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