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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on May 21, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Arizona, we recommend that you visit Arizona Together.

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Description of Program and Relief

Cash Assistance Program

The Cash Assistance program is Arizona’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. It helps families pay for food and other basic needs while assisting with job training and finding employment. While no specific guidance has been provided for those affected by COVID-19, individuals and families adversely impacted by COVID-19 should be eligible if they meet general eligibility requirements.

Government or Lead Agency

Arizona Department of Economic Security

Dates Available

Ongoing

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Cash Assistance is available for low-income families with dependent children who are U.S. citizens. To be eligible, the countable income of a family may not exceed 130% of the current federal poverty level for families in which the head-of-household is a non-parent, or 100% of the current federal poverty level for all other families. For more information regarding eligibility requirements, click here.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

For questions about the Cash Assistance Program, please call (855) 432-7587 or (855) HEAplus. To ask questions via chat or email, visit the Health-e-Arizona Plus website, where you may also submit your application.

List of Additional Information

To access the application, please visit:

https://des.az.gov/sites/default/files/dl/FAA-0001A.pdf

For basic program information, please visit:

https://des.az.gov/services/child-and-family/cash-assistance

For income eligibility guidelines and monthly payment standards, please click here.


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