Health & Benefits

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) gives temporary financial help to pregnant women and families.

Explore the steps to get TANF, from the forms you need to how long the process takes.

Discover the steps to appeal any decision that denied, changed, or stopped TANF benefits.

Gives details about the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program and explains that the amount you receive from TANF depends on a few factors, including your income.

Explore how to use and update information on your Link Card for TANF cash benefits as well as SNAP benefits.

Learn about the Crisis Assistance program for families the need of food, shelter, or clothing.

Describes supportive services and following rules when receiving TANF benefits.

Information on the time limits of receiving TANF benefits and exemptions to the time limit.

Learn about what the sanctions and punishments for not following TANF rules are, and how to receive benefits again.

Navigate what could happen when you have been overpaid TANF benefits.

Use this form to appeal a public benefits decision for cash assistance, medical assistance, SNAP or child care.

Explains rules about child support and school attendance when receiving TANF benefits.

Use this form to tell the Illinois Department of Human Services that you no longer want to appeal a public benefits decision.