Eligibility
To be eligible for TANF services, you must be:
A resident of the District of Columbia
Either pregnant or responsible for a child under 19 years of age
A U.S. citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident
Meet income requirements based on household size (see Income Requirement table below)
Complete orientation and assessment through the Office of Work Opportunity (OWO)
Develop an Individual Responsibility Plan (IRP)
If you are approved for TANF, unless you are exempt, you must engage with a service provider and maintain compliance with your IRP.
Some customers enrolled in the TANF program may seek an exemption from work requirements. Examples of exemption reasons include but are not limited to:
Being pregnant
Having a child under age one
Experiencing domestic violence
Having a physical disability that limits work