Cash Assistance

Texas TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)

Provides monthly cash assistance for very low-income families with children, plus access to job training and child-care help. Texas TANF benefits are among the lowest in the nation — typical maximum is ~$300/month for a family of three.

Potential Benefit

Up to $303/month for a family of three

Who Qualifies

Texas families with children under 18 and very low income (below ~17% of the federal poverty level)

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