SIMPLE GUIDE
Cash Assistance: temporary family support
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What to do next
Apply through Health-e-Arizona Plus or call 1-855-432-7587 for a paper application. Ask what documents and interview steps your household needs.
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Keep in mind
This is not a payment for every adult. Income, resources, residency, and other rules apply. Time limits and participation rules may apply; DES decides.
How it works
Arizona Cash Assistance, also called TANF, gives temporary financial support to eligible families with dependent children.
- Apply
Describe your family, income, and resources.
- Complete DES review steps
Follow interview and document instructions.
- Read the decision
If approved, check the rules for keeping benefits.
Sources and review date
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