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Chapter 2 TANF Application Process

2.1 General Application Process The application process for TANF cash benefits begins with the filing of a signed DSS Form 3800, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Application; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Application; Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) Application, being interviewed, verifying required eligibility criteria, and ends with the notification of the BG's eligibility or ineligibility for the program.

NOTE: An inquiry does not constitute an application.

1. Non-Discrimination Compliance DSS employees, including TANF Economic Services Workers (ES Workers) and TANF Case Managers (CM) must not discriminate against an applicant/recipient (A/R) in any aspect of program administration for reasons of A. Race B. Age C. Sex D. Handicap E. Religious creed F. National origin G. Political beliefs H. Ancestry I. English language proficiency J. Sensorial or visual impairment For additional information, refer to Chapter 22 - Civil Rights.

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Chapter 2 TANF Application Process

2.1 General Application Process The application process for TANF cash benefits begins with the filing of a signed DSS Form 3800, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Application; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Application; Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) Application, being interviewed, verifying required eligibility criteria, and ends with the notification of the BG's eligibility or ineligibility for the program.

NOTE: An inquiry does not constitute an application.

1. Non-Discrimination Compliance DSS employees, including TANF Economic Services Workers (ES Workers) and TANF Case Managers (CM) must not discriminate against an applicant/recipient (A/R) in any aspect of program administration for reasons of A. Race B. Age C. Sex D. Handicap E. Religious creed F. National origin G. Political beliefs H. Ancestry I. English language proficiency J. Sensorial or visual impairment For additional information, refer to Chapter 22 - Civil Rights.

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