Apply For Pennsylvania TANF

This page provides the Pennsylvania 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.

Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania welfare benefits. Read on for more information about applying for TANF. If you have additional questions or issues about this program, then contact TANF Pennsylvania.

TANF and Moving to Independence

The Department of Human Services is dedicated to helping low-income families become independent while they receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, TANF, benefits. TANF is also referred to as "cash assistance". The TANF program provides money to help:


How to Apply For Pennsylvania TANF


If you need help completing the application form or need more information about benefits, trained workers at your county assistance office can help you.


Are You Eligible For TANF?

To be eligible for cash assistance/TANF, you must meet certain requirements. Workers at the county assistance office can provide more information on all of these requirements:


How Long Can I Receive cash assistance?

You can receive cash assistance for 60 months TOTAL (five years) over the course of your lifetime.


Pennsylvania Employment Search

Part of the requirement, while on the TANF program, is finding a job to help sustain your financial needs. Pennsylvania provides an online job site for you to search for employment. You can view the job site by clicking here.


Apply Online For Pennsylvania 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.