Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) | Grandparents Raising ChildrenGrandparents Raising Children

You do not have to be a guardian of the child to receive Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) and your income and assets are not counted in the child’s eligibility. There are two types of TANF assistance: Child Only Grants and Regular TANF Grants.

Child Only Grants provide, regardless of the grandparents’ or other relative caregiver’s income, a small grant of approximately $100 per month. Children receiving this grant automatically qualify to receive medical assistance. If the grandparent is working, the child may also qualify for day care assistance. Eligible children can receive monthly assistance until they reach the age of 18.

Regular TANF Grants are available if grandparents have a limited income. This amount is greater than the child-only grant. Grandparents are then subject to work participation requirements. The benefits are limited to a period of five years

About Us

Community & Faith Outreach Initiative, Inc., is an outreach organization, our members represent different areas in Indianapolis, Indiana. We are a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization. We are reaching out to Grandparents/Kinship Raising Children in the Indianapolis Community and surrounding areas, offering programs and activities that provide positive support for our youth, young adults, parents and grandparents. Presenting programs that focus on keeping the community physically, mentally and spiritually fit. Reuniting the Family!