Program Description
Maine TANF is financial assistance to keep children in their homes
while the family is temporarily unable to support themselves. While
receiving assistance, parents or caretaker relatives work on an employment
plan to become self-supporting.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a
resident of Maine, either pregnant or responsible for a child under 19 years
of age, a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, have low
or very low income, and be either under-employed (working for very low
wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
