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Fredericksburg Department of Social Services

608 Jackson Street, Suite 100
Fredericksburg, VA 22401

(540) 372-1032

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(540) 372-1032

Who We Are

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides eligible families with a monthly cash payment to meet their basic needs if the family is responsible for the care of a minor child.  Participation in Employment and Training may be required.  The TANF program provides eligible families with a monthly cash payment to meet their basic needs.  

Participants may be provided with services such as job skills training, work experience, job readiness training, child care assistance, transportation, and other work related expenses.  An eligible child must be under age 18, or if 18, will graduate from high school before age 19, going to school regularly if he is between the ages of five and 18, living with a parent or other relative, and a U.S. citizen or an eligible immigrant.

 

 

 

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The TANF program initiative has time to limited benefits, a strong work requirement, and a social contract which sets out the responsibilities of and expectations for recipients of public assistance and the government.

Apply for TANF online at CommonHelp.

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
Service Area(s)
Fredericksburg City

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
No Fee

Family
Yes
Other Eligibility Criteria
Income eligibility; resident of Fredericksburg; call for other requirements Families with children up to age 18

Available 24/7
No

Intake Process
Written application required. You may also apply for benefits online at CommonHelp
Self Refer
Yes
Provider Refer
Yes

Report Problems
Call the Agency