Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

You can download the latest version of this guide as a PDF document provided by the Boone County Health Department and Community Foundation of Boone County. Download the PDF version of the guide

In an emergency, call 911.

TANF is an Indiana program that gives cash help to families with low income.

Call (800)403-0864 (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF))

How to reach them

Who it’s for

  • The state page links to a 'Do I Qualify for TANF?' tool.

How they can help

  • Cash assistance for families
  • Online application
  • Help finding a local office for in-person help

How to get started

Apply online through the state benefits portal, or find your local Division of Family Resources office. You can also call the state numbers below.

Details from the county resource guide
  • Income-based cash assistance and supportive services for families with children under 18
  • Call or visit TANF office to apply

Information from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)’s website and the Boone County Resource Guide, 15th edition (March 2025). Last checked November 2026. Services can change, so call ahead. Tell us if something is out of date.

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