TANF - Temporary Assistance to Needy Families | Illinois Department of Human Services
2605 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, IL 61081
Eligibility
Open to Illinois residents, including unhoused families - To qualify for TANF, a person must: Be pregnant or have a child under age 19 who lives with them (a child who is 18 must be a full-time high school student); A pregnant woman (and her husband, if he lives with her), even if they don't have any other children; Be a U.S. citizen or meet certain immigration requirements (children who meet citizenship/immigration status may qualify even if their parents do not); Develop a Responsibility and Services Plan (RSP)
Required documents
Photo ID, birth certificate, proof of income, proof of residency, and Social Security card
(815) 632-4045
Voice·
Main Phone
Application process
Call for information or appointment, visit website, visit office for services
Fees
None
Service area
IL
Provides temporary financial assistance for pregnant women and families with one or more dependent children.
TANF provides financial assistance to help pay for food, shelter, utilities, and expenses other than medical.
Transitional services are also available to help families become independent, such as GED preparation, vocational training, job retention programs, etc.
Date of Last Formal Update
01/27/2025
Data provided by
United Way of the Midlands
What's Here
Providing organization
Illinois Department of Human Services
System services that help people live better lives through effective health and human services.