Texas Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program


The Texas Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program helps families and grandparents pay for basic living needs with cash assistance.  Health care assistance including health insurance, Medicaid and Children’s Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and other health resources are available through the Texas Health Care resource page.

SNAP Food Benefits provides food needed for good health and can be used like a credit card at stores that accept SNAP.

Many other programs are available for needs such as: Support Services, Disaster Assistance, Family Violence, Pregnancy Support, Premarital Classes, Texas Home Visiting, Refugee Resettlement, Repatriation, Tax Credit, and Tax Help at the Texas Benefits page for other programs.