:: Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (TANF)

Program Description:
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program replaced the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC), Emergency Assistance (EA), and Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Training (JOBS) programs under Title IV of the Social Security Act.

Eligibility Requirements Include (But Not Limited To):

Enrolled Red Cliff Tribal Member residing, in the County of Bayfield.
Native enrolled member of any Federally Recognized tribe residing on the Red Cliff Reservation.
Must be a Custodial Parent.
Must be a 18 years of age.
Pregnat women in their third trimester of pregnancy with no other children.
Cooperation with Child Support.

Tier 1 - $600.00 for parents with a High School Diploma/GED/HSED and ready for work participation.

Tier 2 - $530.00 Parents pending SSDI, SSI, Veterans, temporarily incapcitated or disabled for six months or less, providing proper documentation. A parent caring for a child with special needs. A parent who has not obtained a High School Diploma/GED.

Tier 3 - $500.00 An adult pregnat woman in her third trimester of pregnancy.

Grant amounts will differ depending on other resources available to participants. (Earned and Unearned Income).

Earned income is deducted using the NET pay. (Special Cirumstances may apply) Other unearned income is deducted dollar for dollar off the TANF grant amount (Special Cirumstances may apply).

TANF participants receiving TANF grants may also have the option to have vendor payment deducted form their checks such as for utilities/shelter expenses.

Participants who are eligible for TANF will also be Eligible for TANF Supportive Services (Upon funding availability) or

Note: Participants will be limited to 1 type of assistance per eligible family, per Each fiscal year year (October 1 - September 30).

Non Custodial Parents
Pregnant Women
Minor Parents

Training Assistance for Employment Opportunities
Assisting with referrals to available programs
Assistance in High School and School to work preparation

We are here to assist you in any way possible.

For application, set up an appointment, or if you just have questions about the program our contact information is below:

Camille Boyd, TANF Assistant
Phone - (715) 779-3706 ext. 257
Email: cboyd@redcliff-nsn.gov

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