Native TANF Program (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)

“Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families will make available the tools necessary to promote the empowering of native families to become self-sufficient so they can support and nurture themselves, their children and their community”

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a Federal and State funded program that provides cash assistance and supportive services to eligible Native American families in need.

The goal of the Native TANF Program, (NTP) is to provide cash assistance and supportive services to eligible needy Indian families with children in need of temporary aid and services. The NTP may provide parent(s), or caretaker relatives who are participants with job preparation, employment opportunities, and supportive services to increase self-sufficiency.

The four purposes of NTP are:

1. to provide assistance to needy families so their children may be cared for in their own homes
2. end the dependence of needy parents on government benefits by promoting job preparation, work and marriage
3. prevent and reduce out of wedlock pregnancies
4. encourage the formation and maintenance of two parent families

These purposes are the foundation of our program, and all services and assistance provided must relate to one or more of these purposes.

Cultural sensitivity is built into our service delivery models. Native families are more comfortable with culturally based programs which specifically address their needs. This also has been shown to increase the likelihood of the family attaining self-sufficiency.

Each participating family will work with staff to develop a plan of independence, called their Family Success Plan (FSP), which is tailored to their unique needs and career interests.

Examples of services Native families may be eligible for:

• Cash Assistance or Diversion Assistance
• Educational Assistance
• Career Assistance
• Support services such as child care or transportation assistance to assist in meeting work requirements
• Clothing assistance for children satisfactorily attending school (K-12)

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Native TANF Program, you must meet the following criteria:

Provide proof of membership with federally recognized tribe through enrollment or descendancy from the California Indian Judgment Roll.

• Have a needy, minor dependent in your home or be the legal guardian/caretaker or a needy Native American minor or be in your third trimester of pregnancy.
• Reside within our designated services area: State of California counties of Alameda, Alpine, Amador (Ione Band of Miwok Tribal members only), Nevada, San Joaquin, Santa Clara, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, San Mateo. State of Nevada counties of Carson and Douglas (Washoe Tribal members and descendents only).

Required Documents

Valid California or Nevada identification

• Birth Certificates 
• Social Security Cards 
• Proof of Tribal Enrollment or California Indian Judgment Roll descendency 
• Proof of Income; i.e., Social Security or Veterans Benefit Income Statements 
• Current child immunizations records 
• K-12 Enrollment and Attendance verification for all school age children 

Native TANF Program Office Locations

Administrative Office

1246 Waterloo Lane
Gardnerville, Nevada 89410

Phone: 775-782-6320
Fax: 775-782-6790

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Family Service Offices in Nevada:

Carson County Native TANF
401-A Washoe Street
Carson City, NV 89703
Phone: 775-882-9256
Fax: 775-882-6537
Toll Free: 866-735-8263

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Douglas County Native TANF

1585-A Watasheamu Drive
Gardnerville, Nevada 89410
Phone: 775-782-6320
Fax: 775-265-4397

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Family Service Offices in California:

Alpine County Native TANF
96 Washoe Blvd. Suite C
Markleeville, CA
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 305
Markleeville, CA 96120
Phone: 530-694-2555
Fax: 530-694-2550
Toll Free: 888-609-TANF

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Nevada County Native TANF

117 New Mohawk, Suite D
Nevada City, CA 95959
Phone: 530-470-8505
Fax: 530-470-8602
Toll Free: 888-613-TANF

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San Joaquin/Amador County Native TANF
5151 Montauban Ave, Suite 100
Stockton, CA 95210
Phone: 209-461-6304
Fax: 209-461-6306
Toll free: 888-616-TANF

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Santa Clara County Native TANF
2480 North First Street, Ste 140
San Jose, CA 95131
Phone: 408-433-1000
Fax: 408-433-1004
Toll Free: 888-612-TANF

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Santa Cruz County Native TANF
2480 North First Street, Ste 140
San Jose, CA 95131
Phone: 831-331-6143
Fax: 408-433-1004
Toll Free: 888-658-TANF

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Alameda County Native TANF
2030 Franklin Street, Suite 400
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: 510-873-8223
Fax: 510-873-8227
Toll Free: 888-617-TANF

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San Francisco & San Mateo Counties Native TANF
33 New Montgomery Street, Suite 210
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: 415-284-9661
Fax: 415-284-9655
Toll Free: 888-618-TANF

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Tribal TANF Programs in California (as of July 2010)

California Tribal TANF Partnerships (CTTP)

Butte, Colusa, Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Glenn, Modoc, Plumas, San Joaquín, Solano, Sutter, Trinity, Yuba

Graton Ranchería

Marin & Sonoma

Hoopa Valley Tribe

Humboldt

Karuk Tribe

Humboldt & Siskiyou

Morongo Band of Mission Indians

Riverside

North Fork Ranchería

Fresno, Madera, Mariposa and Merced

Owens Valley Career Development Center (OVCDC

Inyo, Fresno, Kern, Kings and Tulare

Round Valley Indian Tribes

Mendocino

Shingle Springs Rancheria

El Dorado, Placer and Sacramento

Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association (SCTCA)

San Diego and Santa Barbara

Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians

Riverside

Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians

Contra Costa

Torres Martinez Tribal TANF

Los Angeles and Riverside

Yurok Tribe

Del Norte and Humboldt