Who can receive these services?
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) may qualify for help, even if they don't have any other children.
Live in Illinois. You can be homeless and still qualify.
Be a U.S. citizen or meet certain immigration requirements.
Develop a plan for becoming self-sufficient and follow it.