Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) focuses on helping families with dependent children become self-sufficient, while providing financial and medical assistance. If eligible for TANF financial assistance, it is required to find and keep a job. However, if a relationship that is, or was abusive is making it difficult to work, there is help.
A Division of Family Assistance Case Technician can help you apply for financial assistance and maintain your eligibility for financial assistance.
A Child Support Enforcement Officer can help collect child support safely, or help recieve a good cause program waiver if needed.
A team of NH Employment Program workers can assist in reaching employment goals.
A Domestic Violence Program Specialist can exlain services available to help deal with the situation.
A Crisis Center Advocate can help with relationship issues, help with a safety plan and may attend the financial assistance appointment.
A Domestic Violence Assessment Counselor can meet if it is unsafe to participate in NHEP or if financial assistance is needed for greater than 60 months due to family/domestic violence.
A Division for Children, Youth and Families Social Worker can help if there are concerns about child(ren)'s safety.
NH Legal Assistance can help with many of the issues discussed here. They can also help with, tenant-landlord issues, employer issues, and help with understanding the TANF program.
The pamphlet Maybe There is Help (2 pages) explains the above in more detail and provides more information regarding Domestic Violence and getting help. |
