Maine TANF

This page provides information about the TANF Maine program. If you need to apply for TANF, or get the status of your application, then contact the Maine Department of Health and Human Services listed below. They can assist you with questions or issues about the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. To find out how to apply, Maine TANF eligibility requirements. You can view their site online at http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ofi/

The primary goal for TANF in Maine is to provide families in need with a combination of financial assistance and work opportunities so that they can eventually become independent. The monthly cash payments TANF provides are there to help families pay for things like food, utilities, clothing, phone, housing, furniture, transportation, laundry, supplies for the home and some medical supplies that are not paid for by Medicaid along with other basic needs. You can contact the Department of Health and Human Services below to find out more information about what the program has to offer.

  • TANF Program Location

    Maine Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
    221 State Street
    Augusta, ME 04333

  • TANF Phone Number

    The phone number to call the Maine TANF program is 207-287-3707.

  • TANF Online

    To view the website for Maine TANF online, click here.

Maine Department of Health and Human Services Location