Financial Services


Temporary Assistance to Needy Families

An assistance program for families with children who are deprived of support of one or both parents.


Food Stamp

Program designed to alleviate hunger and malnutrition by allowing low-income households to obtain a more nutritious diet.


Medicaid

Provide medical care for needy persons who have insufficient income to meet their medical needs


Auxiliary Grants for the Aged and/or Disabled

Assists aged, blind, and disabled individuals who reside in homes for adults


General Relief

Provides limited financial assistance to individuals and families who are not eligible for TANF or SSI


Energy Assistance

Provides funds to eligible households to offset the cost of home energy


State-Local Hospitalization

Provides for hostpitalization and treatment for medically indigent people


Local Solid Waste and Tax Relief Programs

Cover cost of disposal of waste and payment of real estate property taxes to income eligible households


Refugee Resettlement Program

Program made available to enable states to assist refugees


Emergency Assistance (TANF)

Provides short term, limited financial assistance to families with children who have had fire or natural disaster


U.S. Repatriate

Provides temporary financial assistance within the U.S. for repatriates


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