Public Assistance - TANF

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

Benefit: Provides financial, medical, and other services to very low income families with dependent children

Target Population: Families with minor children who have very low income.

Income Limits (By number of persons in household):

• 2   $322
• 3   $424
• 4   $488
• 5   $552
• 6   $616
• 7   $677
• 8   $728

Resources: $2000 per household, most vehicles at reduced values depending on use. Houses used as personal residences are exempt and no lien is placed on the property.

Citizenship: Open to citizens and documented aliens who have been in the United States for 5 years

How to Apply:

In person at:

Atlantic City (serving Atlantic City, Brigantine, Longport, Margate, Ventnor)
1333 Atlantic Avenue, 2nd floor

Pleasantville (serving Absecon, Linwood, Northfield, Pleasantville, Somers Point)
2 South Mail Street, 2nd floor

Hammonton (serving all communities west of communities listed above)
310 Bellevue Ave, basement

*Applications are in-person only. No online applications are available. Apply between 8:30 – 4:30.

Required Documents:

• Proof of all income
• Proof of relationship by blood or marriage between caretaker adults/parents and children
• Social Security numbers
• Proof of identification
• Proof of residence
• Proof of resident status if non-citizen
• Other documents may be required

Child Support order establishment assistance and activities designed to secure and retain employment are available and requisite for eligibility

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