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Family Assistance Program
Programs of the Family Assistance Division include benefits and services so as to encourage the care of children in their own homes or in the homes of relatives. Services/benefits to eligible families include:

  • temporary cash payments
  • work and job training services
  • child care assistance for parents engaged in work and training activities


    • The Family Assistance Program provides temporary cash assistance for basic needs for low income families with children under age 18 or age 19 if s/he is a full time student in a secondary school or in the equivalent level of vocational or technical training. Assistance is issued on Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards. Use of EBT cards in liquor stores, gambling establishments and strip clubs to access this assistance is prohibited.

     


    Service(s)
    Public Assistance
    JOBS
    Alabama Fatherhood Initiative

    More Information
    Alabama's Report on Engagement
    Alabama's Second Report on Engagement
    EBT Account Information
    TANF State Plan
    Family Assistance Eligibility Requirements
    Language Assistance Plan
    Application for Family Assistance
    Fatherhood Facts
    Formulario de solicitud de ayuda
    Requisitos Resumidos de Elegibilidad
    The Alabama Fatherhood Directory

    Links
    Family Assistance Links

    Contact Information
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