Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
Jannette Taylor
TANF Coordinator
(208) 686-5621
jitaylor@cdatribe-nsn.gov
Purpose
The purpose of TANF program is to provide temporary assistance for the care of
dependant children in their own homes or the homes of relatives by furnishing
financial, medical, and self sufficiency services.
TANF is federally funded through a block grant from the Department of Health and
Human Services.
Individuals seeking temporary cash assistance will need to provide all required
information prior to 11:00 a.m., on the days requests are presented to Tribal
Finance:
Friday and Monday requests could recieve a check on Wednesday.
Wednesday requests could recieve a check on Friday.
If individuals are in compliance with their TANF employment Plan Support
assistance may be made to vendors. and you will need to provide information 24
hours prior to TANF program requests submission to Tribal Finance. You will need
to be in compliance with your employment plan to receive supportive services.
Purchase order numbers are issued through finance on Tuesday and Thursday only.
Office hours
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Monday - Friday
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Closed for lunch 11:30 - 12:00
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Document submission 7:30 - 4:00
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Appointments: 9:00, 10:30, 1:30, and 2:45
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To make an appointment call
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Social Services (208) 686-6306
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What Is The Service Area? |
Who Is Eligible to Apply |
What is the Time Frame |
All Parents in TANF are Required to Participate in Work and/or Educational
Activities, With a Goal of Transition to Full-Time Employment. |
Types of TANF and Work Activity Requirments |
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Benewah and Kootenai Counties Within the Coeur d'Alene Reservation |
Family Member Must be an Enrolled Member of a Federally Reconized Tribe With Low
or no Income |
A Life Time Limit for a Family is 60 Months |
1. Barrier removal skills: e.g. dysfunctional families, child abuse/neglect,
mental health, family counseling, etc
2. Training and education: adult basic, GED career info systems, computer
literacy, remedial reading,
3. Job skills training. 4. Employment, job services, Tribal Employment Rights
Office, Tribal Human Resources
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Kinship Care: Must involve Family intervention and in some
Cases ICW.
Single Parent Families: 20 hrs a Week Employment ready Work
Activitites.
Two Parent Families: Complete 40 hours a Week Employment Ready
Work Activities: FY00-03 , 20 hrs.
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To Apply For TANF You Will Need To Provide:
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1. Tribal Affiliation Tribal ID -
Enrollment Department |
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2. Proof Reservation Resident -
Housing Department. Rent Verification Form or Utility Bill With Your Name
and Address.
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3. Birth Certificates For Children
www.vitalcheck.com |
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4. Social Security Cards for All Family Members:
http://www.sss.gov/regist.htm |
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5.Child Custody and Support Orders (If Single Parent) |
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6. Immunization Records of Children Not in School |
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7. School Registration |
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8. Marrage, Drivorce, Seperation Papers |
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9. Valid Idaho Drivers License. |
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10. If There is a Male Over 18 and Under 25 in Household They Will Need to
Provide a Proof of Selective Service Registration.
http://www.sss.gov/regist.htm
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11. Auto Registraton or Lease/ Usage Agreement and Proof of Auto Insurance. |
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12. Employment Termination Verification |
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13. Disabilities if Clamed and Proof you have Applied for SSI Benfits
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14. File for Unemployment Claim and Work Registration
www.idahoworks.com |