Eligibility

What is TANF?

The Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Program is established to increase a families’ ability to attain self-sufficiency by providing cash assistance on a time limited basis.  Assistance is provided to Family and Non-needy caretaker relatives provided all Program requirements are met.

A new emphasis on work and personal responsibility requires Families to engage in weekly work activities.  A total of 20 hours is required for a 1-parent household with a 2-parent household required to complete 30 hours.
Non-needy caretaker relatives’ assistance is provided to care for a child/ children in a relative’s home.  Participation in weekly work activities is not a requirement.

Eligibility requirements

• Verification of at least one member of the applicant family who is a citizen (enrolled) of a Federally Recognized Tribe.
• Services all 11 counties within the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Tribal jurisdiction.
• Only Muscogee (Creek) citizens are eligible in Tulsa, Rogers, Muskogee, Mayes, Seminole, McIntosh, & Wagoner counties.
• Enrolled citizens in any federally recognized tribe are eligible in Okmulgee, Creek, Hughes, & Okfuskee counties
• Meet income guidelines
• Must have dependent children in the home

MUSCOGEE(CREEK) NATION TRIBAL TANF PROGRAM REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Eligibility Form: form may be completed in office during intake appointment or email to tanfsecretary@mcn-nsn.gov
• Self-Assessment Survey: survey concerning education level, job skills, hobbies & interests must be completed prior to Planning Visit for each applicant
• State Certified Birth Certificates: for all household members
• Tribal Membership: for all household members
• Social Security Cards: for all household members
• Guardianship, adoption or custody documentation: for each child on the grant
• Child Support Assignment: all third party resources must be pursued for each child on the grant
• Residence Verification: must be a current utility bill in the applicant(s) name
• Collateral Statement: if applicant(s) does not live in a residence of his/her own, a statement from a non-relative verifying residence must be submitted with a current utility bill in the homeowners name
• Income Verification or Other Assistance: for all household members; includes, but not limited to, employment, food stamps, social security, veteran’s benefits, per capita payments, etc.
• Resource Verification: automobile, checking account, savings account, stocks, or bonds; if applicable
• Car Title & Insurance Verification: must be in applicant(s) name; if applicable
• School attendance/enrollment verification: for all school age children is required and updated throughout the year to document attendance as well as custody and residence
• Immunizations: must be current for all children
• Marriage License/Divorce Decree: if applicable
• Medical Documentation/Medical Status Form: completed by applicant(s) physician regarding current medical status; if applicable
• Valid Driver’s License: for applicant(s); if applicable