Tennessee Families First (TANF)
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) handles the TANF Cash Assistance Program (in Tennessee it is called the Families First Program).

The Families First program emphasizes work, training, and personal responsibility. It is temporary and has a primary focus on gaining self-sufficiency through employment. The Families First program helps participants reach this goal by providing temporary cash assistance, transportation, child care assistance, educational supports, job training, employment activities, and other support services.

You can apply for Families First at this office or online at: https://onedhs.tn.gov/csp.