North Dakota Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
In North Dakota this office is called a Human Service Zone. It used to be called a County Social Service Office.

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program is intended to move low-income families from public assistance to self-sufficiency by providing cash assistance along with work readiness, training and job placement services.

The Job Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS) Program is a companion program that focuses on work-readiness, training and job placement services. The department contracts with Job Service North Dakota to provide these services to JOBS participants.

How to Apply for Social Services in North Dakota:
1. At this local Human Services Zone Office
2. Apply online for TANF Assistance: https://www.nd.gov/dhs/info/pubs/application.html

Services at this Human Service Zone Office
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Heating assistance
Medicaid
Children's health services; basic care assistance; child care assistance; child welfare (foster care, child protection services)
Referrals to other local resources and programs.