TANF Eligibility Requirements

Eligible families must have at least a child living with a parent, both parents or with a caretaker relative. 

To be eligible, a child must: 

• Be under the age of 18 (If a child is 18 years of age, the child must be enrolled in high school, secondary school or vocational school) 

• Live with a parent or relative caregiver 

• Be a Virginia resident 

• Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible immigrant 

• Be part of a family in financial need 

TANF is administered under the Code of Virginia § 63.2 in alignment with federal and state regulations.