What Happens When TANF Benefits End? Payments, Extensions and Next Steps
What Happens When TANF Benefits End? Know Your Next Steps
When TANF cash assistance ends, your household may lose a regular payment that helps cover basic expenses. However, the next steps depend on why your case closed and the rules of your state or tribal program.
A time limit, higher income, missed renewal, work-related sanction, or household change can lead to different outcomes. Before assuming your family has no remaining options, read your official notice and find out exactly what happened.
Your TANF cash payments generally stop according to the effective date in your agency’s decision. However, SNAP, Medicaid, child care assistance, and other programs have separate eligibility rules. Depending on why TANF ended, you may be able to request an extension, correct a case problem, appeal the decision, or apply again.
What should you do first when TANF benefits end?
Start with the notice from your TANF agency. It should explain the action taken on your case and provide important information about the decision.
Do not assume the reason for closure from a missing payment or an online status message alone. A case that closed because of a missed renewal may need a different response from one that reached a lifetime assistance limit.
Read the entire closing notice
Find the stated reason, effective date, affected household members, and instructions for responding. Save a copy for your records.
Confirm the final payment
Check whether another payment is scheduled. Ask the agency which benefit month your most recent payment covers.
Ask whether the decision can be reviewed
If information is missing or incorrect, contact the agency. Check whether a correction, extension, hearing, or other review process applies.
Review your other benefits
Check SNAP, Medicaid, CHIP, and child care assistance separately. Do not assume that closing a cash-assistance case automatically closes every other benefit.
Make a plan for essential expenses
Identify upcoming rent, utility, food, child care, and transportation costs. Ask about emergency assistance if your household cannot cover an urgent expense.
An available card balance does not necessarily mean your TANF case remains open. Check the case decision and payment information through your official benefits system.
Why do TANF benefits end?
TANF is a temporary assistance program. However, reaching a time limit is only one reason payments may stop.
The agency may also close a case when income increases, eligibility changes, or required application steps remain incomplete.
| Reason | What it means | Possible next step |
|---|---|---|
| Time limit reached | The applicable adult or household has reached a program assistance limit. | Ask about the month count, exemptions, hardship extensions, or other available assistance. |
| Income increased | The household may no longer meet the program’s financial standard. | Check the income calculation and ask about transitional services. |
| Missed renewal | The agency did not receive a required eligibility review or information. | Ask whether the case can be reopened or whether a new application is needed. |
| Work-related sanction | The agency determined that a required activity was not completed without an accepted exception. | Ask how to cure the sanction and whether an exemption or good-cause review applies. |
| Household changed | A child, caregiver, residence, or other relevant family circumstance changed. | Confirm who remains eligible and whether a different assistance arrangement applies. |
| Missing verification | Required information or documents were not received or accepted. | Ask which proof is missing and whether the agency can still review it. |
A family whose income increased may have different options from one that reached a lifetime limit. The correct next step depends on the actual closure reason.
What happens when you reach the TANF 60-month limit?
Federal TANF rules generally limit federally funded assistance for a family with an adult recipient to 60 countable months. These months do not have to occur consecutively.
However, the federal framework includes exceptions. States and participating tribal programs also operate under their applicable rules.
Therefore, 60 months does not mean that every household automatically loses all assistance on the same date.
Can your state have a shorter TANF time limit?
Yes. Some states use shorter limits for certain recipients. Others provide additional support through state-funded programs or approved extensions.
Your state’s rules determine how its time limit applies to your household.
Do TANF months count if you received benefits years ago?
They can. The federal framework generally considers cumulative countable months rather than requiring continuous participation.
In addition, some programs review countable assistance received in another state or through a Tribal TANF program.
Ask your agency for your recorded assistance history. It can explain which months count under the applicable rules.
Does moving to another state restart your TANF clock?
Do not assume that moving gives you a new 60-month period.
Your new state’s program may consider assistance received elsewhere. Therefore, report your prior TANF participation accurately when applying.
Do all benefits count toward the TANF time limit?
No. The rules distinguish countable TANF cash assistance from other services and benefit programs.
For example, Washington’s TANF time-limit guidance identifies medical assistance, food assistance, and certain support services as benefits that do not count toward its TANF cash-assistance limit.
However, whether a particular cash payment counts depends on its funding and applicable program rules.
If your notice says you have reached the maximum number of months, request an explanation of the months counted. Also, ask whether any months may qualify for an exclusion or adjustment.
Can TANF benefits continue after the time limit?
Possibly. Some programs provide hardship extensions, exemptions, or other assistance arrangements for families that meet particular requirements.
However, an extension is not automatically available to every household. The agency must apply the relevant rules and review your circumstances.
What is a TANF hardship extension?
A hardship extension allows an eligible family to receive additional assistance when the applicable program permits it.
Federal law allows states to continue federally funded assistance beyond 60 months for a limited share of families facing qualifying hardship or family-violence circumstances.
States may also use certain state-funded assistance arrangements under their own rules.
What circumstances might matter?
A qualifying medical condition may affect work requirements or hardship-extension eligibility.
A program may consider significant caregiving responsibilities when its extension criteria allow them.
Some programs provide protective procedures or hardship-related exceptions for qualifying circumstances.
A state may consider additional barriers under its published extension policy.
How do you request a TANF extension?
Contact the agency before the closing date
Tell your worker that your benefits are approaching the time limit. Ask whether the program offers a hardship extension.
Explain your circumstances
Describe the situation that may qualify you under the agency’s rules. Ask which facts the program needs to review.
Provide the requested verification
Submit any required records through an approved channel. Ask whether another form of proof is accepted if a document is unavailable.
Ask when a decision will be made
Confirm whether your request is under review and whether any additional action is required before your current benefits end.
Read the extension decision
If the agency denies your request, check the reason and any available review or hearing instructions.
Even when a program offers hardship extensions, applicants must meet the applicable criteria. An extension may also require future reviews or continued compliance with other TANF rules.
How to understand your TANF closing notice
Your official notice is the main document to review when benefits are ending. It can help you determine whether you need to correct information, request an extension, or challenge a decision.
Find these details in your notice
- The reason for the closure or payment reduction.
- The effective date of the action.
- The household members affected.
- The income or other eligibility information used.
- Any outstanding verification requirements.
- Instructions for requesting a review or hearing.
- The applicable response or appeal deadline.
What if your notice does not explain the reason clearly?
Contact the agency handling your case. Ask which eligibility rule applies and what information led to the decision.
If the decision involves a time limit, ask for your month count. If it involves income, ask which income amounts the agency used.
What if the notice arrived after your benefits stopped?
Keep the notice and record when you received it. Contact the agency promptly and explain the timing.
Ask whether the program has a process for reviewing the notice, correcting an agency error, or requesting a hearing.
Review and hearing deadlines differ by jurisdiction and type of decision. Follow the instructions for your case rather than using a generic nationwide deadline.
Will you receive a final TANF payment?
Your last payment depends on the effective date of the agency’s decision and the rules of your program.
A case may close after a benefit month has already been paid. In other situations, a pending payment may be reduced, canceled, or adjusted under the applicable rules.
How to check your final payment
Open your official benefits account
Look for your current case status, recent payments, and available notices.
Review the closing date
Check which month your agency identifies as the last month of eligibility.
Compare your payment history
Identify the last payment you received and the benefit period it covered.
Ask about missing or adjusted payments
If the information does not match your notice, contact the agency and request an explanation.
Can you use money left on your TANF card?
A remaining card balance does not necessarily disappear on the day a case closes. However, access to an existing balance depends on state rules, account restrictions, expiration policies, and any applicable recovery action.
Check your balance through your official benefit-card system. Ask the agency whether the remaining funds are available and whether any restrictions apply.
What if you receive a payment after your case closes?
Do not assume the payment is correct or incorrect based only on its arrival date. It may relate to an earlier eligible month, an adjustment, or another agency action.
Contact the agency if the payment does not match your notice. Ask which benefit period it covers before relying on the money.
Do children lose TANF when an adult reaches the time limit?
Not necessarily. Some programs have child-only assistance or other arrangements that can allow qualifying children to receive support when an adult is not included in the benefit.
However, the eligibility rules differ by state and tribal program. A child-only arrangement is not automatic.
What is a child-only TANF case?
A child-only case generally provides assistance for eligible children when the adult caregiver is not included as a cash-assistance recipient.
The program may still need information about the caregiver and household circumstances.
Can grandparents or relatives receive assistance for a child?
Some programs provide assistance for qualifying children who live with grandparents or other relatives.
If you care for a child, ask whether your family arrangement qualifies and how the program counts the caregiver’s income.
What should you ask when adult benefits end?
“Does the time-limit decision also end assistance for my children? Is a child-only case or another state-funded option available? Do I need to submit a separate application?”
Ask the worker to explain the decision for each affected household member. Do not assume that all children remain eligible or that all children must lose assistance.
What happens if TANF ends because you started working?
If your earnings increase, your household may no longer meet the TANF income standard. The agency may reduce or end cash assistance after applying its income rules.
However, work-related support does not necessarily stop at the same time as cash assistance.
Ask about transitional support
Depending on your program, you may be able to receive help with child care, transportation, employment services, or another approved expense.
These services have separate eligibility and funding rules. Therefore, ask which support is available before your case closes.
What if your new job does not last?
Tell the agency if your employment ends or your earnings fall. Ask whether you may qualify again and which application or reopening process applies.
If you previously reached a lifetime limit, the agency will also need to consider the applicable time-limit rules.
Can SNAP continue after TANF ends because of earnings?
Possibly. SNAP applies its own eligibility and reporting rules. Some states also offer transitional SNAP benefits to qualifying households leaving cash assistance.
Ask your SNAP office whether your benefit will be recalculated, continued, or reviewed under a transitional arrangement.
Compare your expected take-home pay with rent, food, transportation, and child care costs. Then ask your agency which transitional benefits could help cover the gap.
What if TANF ends because of a work-related sanction?
A sanction may occur when the agency determines that a recipient did not meet an applicable program requirement.
However, sanctions differ by state. Some programs reduce assistance, while others may close a case under certain circumstances.
What should you do after a sanction notice?
- Identify the specific requirement the agency says you did not meet.
- Check whether the notice lists a way to cure the sanction.
- Ask about good-cause exceptions or available exemptions.
- Explain any relevant disability, caregiving, or safety circumstances.
- Confirm which activities or documents are required to restore eligibility.
- Review the hearing instructions if you disagree with the decision.
Does a sanction permanently prevent TANF eligibility?
Not necessarily. Some programs allow assistance to resume after the household meets specified conditions.
However, repeated sanctions, other eligibility rules, and time limits may affect the outcome. Ask your agency what is required for your particular case.
Can a sanction affect other benefits?
Potentially. Certain programs have rules that consider the circumstances behind a cash-assistance sanction.
Therefore, do not assume that every benefit continues unchanged. Contact each program to confirm the impact and applicable review process.
A sanction may have a process for curing noncompliance. A lifetime-limit decision involves a different eligibility issue. The correct response depends on the reason stated in your notice.
Which benefits may continue after TANF ends?
Losing TANF cash assistance does not automatically mean your household loses every other public benefit.
SNAP, Medicaid, CHIP, WIC, child care assistance, and housing programs have separate eligibility rules.
However, a change in income or household circumstances may still affect those programs.
| Program | What may happen | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| SNAP | Food benefits may continue, change, or be reviewed under applicable rules. | Your current SNAP case and reporting requirements. |
| Medicaid | Health coverage may continue if household members remain eligible. | Each person’s current Medicaid eligibility and renewal status. |
| CHIP | Eligible children may continue receiving health coverage. | Your child’s coverage and any required notices. |
| Child care assistance | Subsidies or transitional support may remain available. | Your state’s child care program and continued-eligibility rules. |
| WIC | Eligible participants may continue under WIC’s own requirements. | Income, participant category, and certification requirements. |
| Housing assistance | An existing subsidy may continue, subject to its separate rules. | Income reporting and eligibility requirements from your housing agency. |
Ask the administering agency how the TANF closure affects that particular benefit. A cash-assistance notice alone may not explain the status of your other programs.
Will SNAP benefits stop when TANF ends?
Not automatically. SNAP has separate eligibility requirements. A household can remain eligible for food assistance after its TANF cash payments stop.
However, your SNAP amount or eligibility may change when household income changes.
What are transitional SNAP benefits?
Federal SNAP rules allow states to provide transitional benefits to certain households leaving TANF or qualifying state-funded cash-assistance programs.
However, states choose whether and how to operate this option within federal requirements.
A transitional benefit is not guaranteed merely because a TANF case closes.
What if TANF ended because of a sanction?
The reason for closure can matter. Federal transitional SNAP rules exclude certain households leaving cash assistance because of a full-family sanction.
Ask your SNAP agency how your TANF closure affects your particular case.
What should you do now?
Check your SNAP case status
Sign in to your official benefits portal or contact your SNAP office.
Report changes when required
Follow your SNAP reporting rules for changes in income and household circumstances.
Ask about transitional eligibility
Find out whether your state offers this option and whether your household meets its requirements.
Review the updated benefit amount
Read any SNAP notice and ask how your benefit was calculated if the amount changes.
Will Medicaid or CHIP end when TANF ends?
TANF and Medicaid are separate programs. Therefore, losing TANF cash assistance does not automatically mean every household member becomes ineligible for health coverage.
However, income changes, household changes, or other eligibility factors may affect Medicaid and CHIP.
Check coverage for every family member
A parent and child may qualify under different Medicaid eligibility categories. Therefore, one person’s change in eligibility does not necessarily produce the same result for everyone.
Ask the Medicaid agency whether your household needs an updated eligibility review.
What about children’s continuous coverage?
Federal Medicaid and CHIP rules generally provide a 12-month continuous eligibility period for enrolled children under age 19, subject to applicable exceptions.
Therefore, a change in TANF status alone should not be treated as proof that a child’s existing coverage has ended.
Check the child’s current coverage period and any separate health-program notices.
What if your family’s income increased?
Ask the Medicaid agency whether you remain eligible under your current coverage category or another applicable category.
If Medicaid coverage is ending, review the official notice for the effective date and available coverage options.
Confirm your actual Medicaid or CHIP status through the health program. Follow its reporting and renewal instructions.
Can child care assistance continue after TANF?
Possibly. State and territorial child care assistance programs can help eligible families pay for care while parents work, attend school, or participate in other approved activities.
Child care subsidies have their own eligibility and continued-assistance rules.
What if TANF ended because you started working?
Ask whether your state offers transitional child care or another subsidy for families leaving cash assistance.
You may need to provide updated employment information, income records, or details about your child care provider.
What if you lose your job after TANF ends?
Contact the child care agency promptly. Ask how a temporary job loss affects your subsidy and whether continued assistance is available under its rules.
What should you confirm before your TANF case closes?
- Whether your current child care subsidy remains active.
- Whether the subsidy amount or family copayment may change.
- Whether you must complete a separate application or review.
- Which employment or income records the agency needs.
- Whether you can keep using your current approved provider.
- When the next eligibility review is scheduled.
Where can you get emergency help after TANF ends?
If your TANF payment has stopped and your family cannot meet an urgent need, ask about other available assistance immediately.
Your state or local agency may offer emergency cash, diversion assistance, housing support, or help with a specific bill.
However, program availability and eligibility vary by location.
Emergency cash assistance
Some states operate separate emergency programs for qualifying households.
For example, Washington’s Consolidated Emergency Assistance Program may serve certain families or pregnant individuals facing an emergency, including some households whose TANF assistance ended because of a time limit or sanction.
This is a Washington-specific example. It does not establish nationwide eligibility.
Read Washington’s official emergency-assistance rules
Help with rent and housing
If you cannot pay rent, contact your landlord or property manager to discuss available payment options.
Also, ask your local assistance agency or community referral service about housing programs that may be available.
Help with utility bills
Contact your utility provider if you are facing a shutoff or cannot pay the next bill.
Ask about payment plans, hardship arrangements, or assistance referrals. You can also check your local Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
Help with food
If your household needs food before another benefit decision is made, ask about local food pantries and emergency food assistance.
You can also check whether you remain eligible for SNAP.
Ask about emergency assistance and other programs serving your household.
Find your state agencyCall 211 or use its local resource directory to look for housing, food, and utility assistance.
Find help paying billsTell the assistance provider what payment is due, when it is due, and what may happen if the expense is not covered. Ask what proof the program needs.
Can you apply for TANF again after benefits end?
Possibly. Whether you can receive TANF again depends on why your case closed and the eligibility rules of your state or tribal program.
A new application does not automatically erase an existing time limit or make a household eligible.
If your income becomes lower again
Contact the agency and explain your current income. Ask whether you can submit a new application or request another eligibility review.
The program will apply its current financial and nonfinancial requirements.
If your case closed because of missing documents
Ask whether the agency can still accept the missing records and reopen your case.
Depending on the program and timing, it may instead require a new application.
If your case closed because of a missed renewal
Contact the agency promptly. Ask whether you can complete the outstanding review or must submit a new application.
Do not assume that filing a new application preserves the original filing date.
If you reached the lifetime limit
Ask whether you qualify for an extension, exemption, child-only arrangement, or another available program.
If the applicable time limit still prevents eligibility, submitting another application may not restore adult TANF assistance.
What documents may you need to reapply?
- Identification and current household information.
- Recent income records.
- Proof of a job loss or other relevant change.
- Current address information.
- Information about children in the household.
- Documents relevant to an exemption or extension request.
- Your previous case number and closing notice, if available.
“Can my previous TANF case be reopened, or do I need to apply again? Will my earlier assistance months affect eligibility? Is there an extension or another program I should check?”
Can you appeal a decision to end TANF benefits?
TANF programs have procedures for reviewing disputed benefit decisions. Depending on your jurisdiction, you may be able to request a fair hearing or another form of administrative review.
The correct procedure and deadline depend on your program and the action taken.
When might you request a review?
You may want to review the available procedures if you believe:
- The agency used incorrect income information.
- Your household details were recorded incorrectly.
- The wrong assistance months were counted.
- A document was submitted but not considered.
- An applicable exemption was overlooked.
- Your extension request was denied incorrectly.
- A sanction was imposed despite circumstances you believe qualify for an exception.
How to prepare a hearing request
Read the decision notice
Find the appeal instructions, filing method, and deadline.
Identify the decision you disagree with
Keep the notice and note the specific information you believe is incorrect.
Gather supporting records
Keep pay records, agency notices, document receipts, medical evidence, or other relevant information.
Submit your request through the approved process
Follow the program’s instructions and keep proof of submission.
Ask whether benefits can continue during review
Some programs have procedures for continuing certain benefits when a qualifying hearing request is filed in time.
Will your TANF payments continue during an appeal?
Not necessarily. Continued assistance may depend on the reason for closure, when you request a hearing, and the rules of your program.
In some circumstances, payments made during a pending hearing may be subject to recovery if the decision is upheld.
Ask the agency to explain the applicable rules before making your choice.
A hearing deadline from another state or program may not apply to your TANF case. Follow the instructions in your official notice and contact the agency promptly if the deadline is unclear.
What documents should you keep after TANF ends?
Organizing your records can help if you need to appeal, request an extension, apply again, or verify a change for another benefit program.
Keep the decision, stated reason, effective date, and hearing instructions.
Save relevant payment statements and information about your final benefit month.
Keep recent pay stubs, employment information, or records showing that income ended.
Keep current information about household members and relevant family changes.
Save submitted forms, supporting evidence, confirmation numbers, and agency responses.
Keep SNAP, Medicaid, CHIP, child care, and housing notices separately.
What if you cannot find your closing notice?
Check your official benefits account for electronic notices. You can also contact the agency and request a copy or an explanation of the case action.
If a review deadline may be approaching, tell the agency that you need the notice and ask how to preserve any available rights.
Questions to ask your TANF caseworker before benefits end
Your caseworker can explain how the program’s actual rules apply to your household.
Use these questions during your next call, interview, or office visit.
| Your question | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Why is my TANF case closing? | The reason determines which options you should check. |
| What is my final eligible month? | It helps you understand when regular cash payments stop. |
| How many TANF months have I used? | It helps when the decision involves a time limit. |
| Can I request an extension? | Your household may qualify for additional assistance under applicable rules. |
| Will my children remain eligible? | A child-only or other assistance arrangement may be available. |
| What happens to my SNAP and Medicaid? | Those programs have separate eligibility and review requirements. |
| Can I receive emergency or transitional assistance? | Another program may help with certain expenses after TANF ends. |
| Can I appeal or apply again? | The available process depends on the closure reason and jurisdiction. |
Write down the date, the office you contacted, the instructions you received, and any deadlines. Save copies of documents you submit.
What to do when TANF benefits end: Complete checklist
This checklist brings together the main actions to consider before your final payment and during the first weeks after closure.
Before your benefits stop
- Read your TANF closing notice.
- Confirm the reason and effective date.
- Ask how many countable assistance months you have used.
- Check whether an extension or exemption applies.
- Confirm your final payment and remaining card balance.
- Ask whether your children qualify for continued assistance.
- Check whether transitional child care or other services are available.
- Review any hearing or appeal deadline.
After your TANF case closes
- Confirm your SNAP case status.
- Check Medicaid and CHIP coverage for each household member.
- Report income changes to other agencies when required.
- Ask about local emergency assistance if an essential expense is due.
- Contact your child care agency about continued eligibility.
- Keep your closing notice and payment records.
- Ask about reapplying if your circumstances change.
- Follow up on any pending extension or hearing request.
If you reached a time limit, ask about extensions. If income increased, check transitional support. If the agency used incorrect information, ask about correction or review.
Frequently asked questions about when TANF benefits end
Time limits and extensions
What happens when TANF benefits end after five years?
When a family reaches the applicable TANF time limit, its regular cash assistance may end. However, hardship extensions, exemptions, child-only assistance, or state-funded options may apply under the relevant program rules.
Does TANF automatically stop after 60 months?
Not for every household. The federal TANF framework generally includes a 60-month limit for families with an adult recipient, but exceptions and state or tribal program rules can affect the outcome.
Can TANF benefits continue after the time limit?
Possibly. Some programs allow hardship extensions or other qualifying assistance arrangements. Contact your TANF agency to check the options available to your household.
Does moving to another state restart TANF eligibility?
Not automatically. Your new state may consider countable TANF assistance received elsewhere. Report your previous assistance accurately and ask how the new program applies its time-limit rules.
Can my children continue receiving TANF after my adult benefits end?
Some programs have child-only assistance or other arrangements for eligible children. However, these options are not automatic. Ask your agency whether your household qualifies.
Payments and other benefits
Will I get one final TANF payment?
Your final payment depends on the effective closure date and your program’s payment rules. Check your official notice and payment history. Contact the agency if the information is unclear.
Can I use the money left on my TANF card after my case closes?
A remaining balance may still be available, but state rules, account restrictions, expiration policies, or recovery actions can affect access. Confirm the balance and applicable rules with your benefit-card service or TANF agency.
Will my SNAP benefits stop when TANF ends?
Not automatically. SNAP has separate eligibility rules. Your food benefits may continue, change, or be reviewed when your income or household circumstances change.
Will my Medicaid end when TANF ends?
Not necessarily. Medicaid eligibility is separate from TANF. Ask your health coverage agency to confirm the status of each household member and any required eligibility review.
Can child care assistance continue after TANF ends?
Possibly. State and territorial programs may provide continuing or transitional child care assistance to qualifying families. Contact your child care agency for current eligibility rules.
Reapplying, sanctions and appeals
Can I apply for TANF again after benefits end?
Possibly. Eligibility depends on why your case closed and the rules of your state or tribal program. Reapplying does not automatically erase a previous time limit.
Can I get TANF again if I lose my job?
A job loss may change your financial eligibility. Contact the TANF agency to ask whether you can reopen your case or submit a new application. Other eligibility requirements and time limits still apply.
What happens if TANF ends because of a sanction?
The agency may reduce or close cash assistance under its sanction rules. Ask which requirement was not met, how to cure the sanction, and whether an exemption or good-cause review applies.
Can I appeal a decision to end TANF?
You may have a right to request a fair hearing or other administrative review. Follow the instructions and deadline in your official notice. Ask whether continued assistance during review is available under your program’s rules.
Where can I get emergency help after TANF ends?
Contact your state or local social-services agency to ask about emergency assistance. You can also call 211 for referrals to available local food, housing, utility, and other support programs.
Official resources for families leaving TANF
These resources can help you understand time limits, identify the responsible agency, and find other assistance.
For a decision about your own case, always use the agency that administers your TANF program.
Official information about TANF and how to locate state or tribal assistance.
Federal information about TANF and state administration.
State guidance explaining countable months, exclusions, and extensions.
An official state example of hardship-extension rules and eligibility reviews.
Federal information about food-assistance eligibility.
Information about coverage groups and financial requirements.
Federal information about continuous eligibility for children in Medicaid and CHIP.
Information about state and territorial child care subsidy programs.
A starting point for locating official assistance programs.
Referrals to available local food, housing, utility, and financial assistance.