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Full Resource Name:
TN Dept of Human Services - Cocke County - Families First/TANF
Address
340 Heritage Boulevard
Suite A
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-1291
AKA:
DHS
Description:
****DUE TO COVID-19 THE LOBBY IS SEMI-CLOSED. PLEASE CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT FIRST********
Provides cash benefit with supportive services to families with children who are experiencing financial difficulties. This temporary cash assistance program emphasizes work, training, and personal responsibility and unless a participant is exempt from the work requirement, he/she must agree to develop, follow, and complete a work plan. Families are eligible for cash benefits for no more than 18 months (whether sequential or not) before exiting the program for 3 months. The limit for lifetime assistance is 60 months.
Hours:
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Must have an appointment.
Intake Process:
Walk-in or call (423) 623-1291 or On-line
www.tennessee.gov/humanserv/
Program Fees:
No Fee
Languages:
Translator Services
Eligibility:
Low-income families with children in Cocke County.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
September 30, 2021
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
340 Heritage Boulevard
Suite A
Newport, TN 37821
Contacts
Patricia Hodge
Primary Contact
Field Management Director 1
(423) 623-1291
Phone Numbers
Main
(423) 623-1291
Fax
(423) 625-4548
Legal Status:
State
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