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AVOID THE LINE – APPLY ONLINE! CommonHelp is Coming!!
Did you know that you can now apply for benefits and check the status of your benefits online? CommonHelp is a new service that allows you to do just that! Please visit the CommonHelp website for more information and step by step instructions at https://commonhelp.virginia.gov/access!
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF):
TANF is a program, which provides temporary financial assistance to eligible families with children. The family receives a monthly cash payment to meet their basic needs. To be eligible, a family must be financially needy and must meet certain other requirements. A child may be eligible if he:
- Is under age 18, will graduate from high school before age 19;
- Is going to school regularly if he is between the ages of 5 and 18;
- Is living with a parent, or other relative; and
- Is a citizen of the U.S. or an eligible immigrant
Participation in Employment and Training may be required.






