General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Florida, either pregnant or responsible for a child under 19 years of age, a U.S. 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
There are three ways to apply for this program:
1.Apply for assistance at: http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/ess/
2.Call the statewide call center at 1-866-762-2237, or
3.Contact your local Children and Families ACCESS Service Center or local Community ACCESS partner site: http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/access/servicecenters.shtml
Program Contact Information
For more information on the Florida TANF program, please visit:
http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/access/docs/TANF-Plan.pdf
You can also view a list of frequently asked questions about the Florida TANF program at:
http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/access/generalinfo.shtml
You can also call the Department of Children & Families to learn more about Florida TANF at:
1-850-487-1111
