Apply For Kansas TANF
This page provides the Kansas TANF eligibility requirements. Applicants must meet both state and federal guidelines for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. Individuals who apply for TANF must meet the monetary and non-monetary state guidelines, complete work-related activities, provide paternity information about the children in the household and report as required by the state.
Kansas residents who qualify for welfare are required to furnish information such as citizenship, income, resources, and age. Only household members who are eligible can receive Kansas welfare benefits. Read on for more information about applying for TANF. If you have additional questions or issues about this program, then contact TANF Kansas.
The Successful Families Program offers employment services and support services to low-income families. That support may include cash assistance. The family is defined as including a child who may be living with a parent, relative, or person named by a court to take care of the child, such as a guardian, conservator, or custodian. Certain eligibility requirements for participation are identified below.
To receive help from the Successful Families Program, a family must have the following:
- Families must have at least 1 child in the home under the age of 18 (including unborn baby)
- Families must meet income requirements. Your worker will tell you what types of income you are required to report
- Families must meet limited resource requirements. Your worker will review what assets you have. Some resources are not counted, such as:
- The home in which the family lives
- Assets valued at less than $2,000
- Cars
- Furniture, personal items, and some tools
Cash Assistance
Cash assistance is also known as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). The amount of cash benefit provided depends upon the family's income and the county where the family lives. The chart below shows the highest cash benefit a family may receive, based on family size:
| Family Size | Rural County | High Cost Rural County | High Population Counties | High Cost High Population Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $224 | $229 | $241 | $267 |
| 2 | $309 | $314 | $326 | $352 |
| 3 | $386 | $391 | $403 | $429 |
| 4 | $454 | $459 | $471 | $497 |
| 5+ | Add $61 for each additional person | |||
Families may get cash assistance while they look for work as long as they meet program requirements. The requirements include cooperating with DCF Child Support Services Division. Families who get TANF may also get medical benefits and child care.
Adults must work or participate in work activities in order to receive cash assistance for their family, unless they are needed to do one of the following:
- Take care of a child under 2 months of age
- Take care of a disabled household member
Note: Families can only get TANF for 48 months in a lifetime. You may not use your cash benefits to purchase alcohol, tobacco or lottery tickets.
Employment Support Services and Employment
Families can receive support services to help them prepare for and/or obtain employment. Persons receiving TANF who are not required to get a job or be in work activities may also apply for these services. They include:
- Help in obtaining and maintaining employment
- Job training
- Help in obtaining a GED or in learning English
- Transportation assistance
- Clothing
- Moving costs related to a job
- Help with parenting skills
- Physical or mental health services
- Services for learning disabilities (such as help with reading and/or math)
- Drug or alcohol problems, or domestic violence
Kansas Employment Search
Part of the requirement, while on the TANF program, is finding a job to help sustain your financial needs. Kansas provides an online job site for you to search for employment. You can view the job site by clicking here.
Apply Online For Kansas TANF
If you have questions about applying for TANF benefits, or you want to see if you can apply for TANF Georgia online, then visit the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families website here.