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Apply for TANF cash assistance for a family

TANF gives a monthly cash benefit to Oregon families with children who meet income limits, including pregnant people and young household heads.

Steps

5 steps
  1. Check that you qualifyLive in Oregon with little or no income, and be a parent or caregiver of a child 18 or younger, pregnant, or a young head of household.
  2. Apply online, by phone or in personYou can also apply for SNAP food benefits and Oregon Health Plan at the same time.
  3. Do the interviewODHS contacts you to set up an interview, in person or by phone.
  4. Join the JOBS program if requiredJOBS helps you find a job and get other services.
  5. Use your EBT cardIf approved, the EBT (Oregon Trail) card comes in the mail. Money is added every month.
The amount depends on income and family size; a family of three with no other income can get up to $506 a month.

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