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Full Resource Name:
TN Dept of Human Services - Tipton County - Families First/TANF
Address
724 Highway 51 North
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-2505
Description:
Provides monetary income to families with minor children. Under TANF, recipients must participate in Personal Responsibility Plan, including a commitment to training, life-skills classes (Fresh Start), and a job search. Benefits are time-limited, but certain groups (new mothers, persons with disabilities) are exempt from time limit and Personal Responsibility Plan.
Hours:
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Intake Process:
Call for information or visit local office; check on status of current or pending application or case status through live chat or by emailing the website. Online applications may be filed by creating an account at www.tn.gov/humanservices. With an online account, applications and documents may be uploaded for processing.
Program Fees:
No Fee
Eligibility:
Applicants must be US citizens/legal aliens, reside in TN, have dependent children, and meet income guidelines based on federal poverty level. One can work and still be eligible for TANF. It is not necessary for fathers with work history to be absent from the home. Visit local office branch to receive application or apply online. Next-day appointments available. It can take about 45 days to process an TANF application.
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
March 10, 2022
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
724 Highway 51 North
Covington, TN 38019
Contacts
Marilyn Barbee
Melissa Loggins
Field Management Director 1
(731) 696-3430
Phone Numbers
Main
(901) 475-2505
Tipton County Office Fax
(901) 475-2617
Legal Status:
State
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