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Florida
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 June 15, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Florida, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Reponse website or the Florida League of Cities' Coronavirus Resources.
Description of Program and Relief
Temporary Cash Assistance for Families with Children (TCA / TANF)
The Temporary Cash Assistance program provides cash assistance to families with children under the age of 18 or under age 19 if full time high school students, that meet the certain requirements. This program is meant to help families become self-supporting while allowing children to remain in their own homes. Pregnant women may also receive TCA, either in the third trimester of pregnancy if unable to work, or in the 9th month of pregnancy.
Note that parents, children and minor siblings who live together must apply together.
Government or Lead Agency
Florida Department of Children and Families
Dates Available
Ongoing
Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions
Eligibility:
A person must pass all eligibility rules to get TCA benefits. Some of the eligibility rules are:
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Time Limits - Cash assistance is limited to a lifetime total of 48 months as an adult (except for child only cases, which have no time limit).
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Work Rules - Some people must participate in work activities unless they meet an exemption. Regional Workforce Boards provide work activities and services needed to get or keep a job.
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Income and Deductions - Gross income must be less than 185% of the Federal Poverty level and countable income can’t be higher than the payment standard for the family size. Individuals get a $90 deduction from their gross earned income. Individuals receiving benefits also get an additional earned income deduction as an incentive to get and keep a job.
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Citizenship - Individuals must be U.S. citizens or qualified non-citizens.
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Residency - Individuals must live in the state of Florida.
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SSN - Individuals must provide a Social Security Number or proof they have applied for one.
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Assets - A family's countable assets must be equal to or less than $2,000. Licensed vehicles needed for individuals subject to the work requirement may not exceed a combined value of $8,500.
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Relationship - A child must be living in the home maintained by a parent or a relative who is a blood relative of the child.
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Child Support Cooperation - The parent or the caretaker relative of the children must cooperate with child support enforcement to identify and locate the parent(s) who do not live in the child's home, to prove a child's legal relationship to their parent and to get the court to order child support payments.
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Immunization - Children under age 5 must be up to date with childhood immunizations (shots).
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Learnfare - Children age 6 to 18 must attend school and parents/caretakers must attend school conferences.
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