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Nevada

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 July 27, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Nevada, we recommend that you visit Nevada Health Response, the Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Public and Behavioral Health or Nevada 211.

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Description of Program and Relief

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Financial Assistance Program

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) provides financial assistance to low-income families with children under age 18 or under age 19 if the child is a full-time student. Assistance may come in the form of monthly or lump sum cash assistance or a loan depending on eligibility requirements. TANF is administered in Nevada through the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services. TANF predates COVID-19, and can be used by eligible participants at this time.

Government or Lead Agency

Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Welfare and Supportive Services

Dates Available

Ongoing

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Click here to access eligibility requirements.

Among other requirements, children are eligible if under age 18, or if under age 19 and a full-time student.

The head of household must ensure their children age 7 to 12 attend school as required by state law and take every reasonable action to ensure the child is not at risk of failing to advance to the next grade level. Adult household member(s) must sign an Agreement of Cooperation that lists their responsibilities as a condition of receiving benefits and describes the penalties that may be imposed for failure to comply.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A. Click here to access applications forms.

Contact for More Information

The phone number to call the Nevada TANF program is (800) 992-0900 or (775) 684-4000.

List of Additional Information

Click here for additional information about TANF.


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