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Other TANF and Cash Assistance Resources

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By: Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)

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Other TANF and Cash Assistance Resources
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TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) Program Policy Manual

The policy manual for the TANF program run by the Montana DPHHS explains in detail what the program is, how it is administered and its eligibility guidelines: http://dphhs.mt.gov/hcsd/tanfpolicymanual

TANF Veterans Support

This website that provides legal information for military members, veterans, and their families has information about TANF: http://statesidelegal.org/tanf

Disaster Assistance

If you have been affected by a wildfire or other natural disaster, you may be eligible for cash assistance from other sources. You can use the following contact information and links to find help.

Red Cross Montana (ask for the Duty Officer for Montana): 800-272-6668
Montana Disaster and Emergency Services: 406-324-4777

Fire Ready Montana: Recovery and Preparedness (includes information on insurance, tax relief, tax deductions, etc): serve.mt.gov

DisasterAssistance.gov: Access to Disaster Help and Resources: www.disasterassistance.gov

Farm Service Agency: Disaster Assistance: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/index

Family Violence Option Fact Sheet

The Family Violence Option (FVO) is a special provision for domestic violence survivors who are recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). The FVO helps survivors stay safe and become self-sufficient while complying with TANF requirements like child support enforcement and required work activities. 

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