This is the local Kootenai County Health and Welfare TAFI Office in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho (TAFI) provides temporary cash benefits for eligible low-income families and households to help pay for food, clothing, shelter, and other essentials.

TAFI is Idaho's cash assistance program that provides families with cash assistance on a monthly basis to help make ends meet.

TAFI provides cash benefits only. Other programs you may be eligible for provide food assistance, child care assistance, and Medicaid.

Eligible families can access their money through two methods:
You can have the money directly deposited into your bank account
Access it from a debit-like card you can use at an ATM, or wherever EBT is accepted.

Eligibility

To qualify for TAFI you must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Must be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident
- Show proof of identify when submitting application
- Meet program resource limits
- Meet income limits guidelines

How to Apply In Idaho
1. At this local field office of Idaho Health and Welfare.
2. Call 877-456-1233

To apply you will need your:
ID card
Household income
If applicable, immigration status