TANF - Temporary Assistance to Needy Families | Illinois Department of Human Services
206 West Anthony Drive, Champaign, IL 61822
Department of Human Services (DHS) - Champaign / Ford County
Eligibility
Open to Illinois residents, including unhoused families - To qualify for TANF, a person must: Be pregnant or have a child under age 19 who lives with them (a child who is 18 must be a full-time high school student); A pregnant woman (and her husband, if he lives with her), even if they don't have any other children; Be a U.S. citizen or meet certain immigration requirements (children who meet citizenship/immigration status may qualify even if their parents do not); Develop a Responsibility and Services Plan (RSP)
Required documents
Photo ID, birth certificate, proof of income, proof of residency, and Social Security card
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
(866) 451-5784
Voice·
TTY
(217) 278-5605
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Main Phone
(217) 278-5661
Fax·
Fax
(800) 843-6154
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Toll-Free
Application process
Call for information or appointment, visit website, visit office for services
Fees
None
Service area
IL
Provides temporary financial assistance for pregnant women and families with one or more dependent children.
TANF provides financial assistance to help pay for food, shelter, utilities, and expenses other than medical.
Transitional services are also available to help families become independent, such as GED preparation, vocational training, job retention programs, etc.
Last Assured
05/18/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Illinois Department of Human Services
Provides health and human services that help people live better lives.