Welfare in New Jersey, also known as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), is a program that provides financial assistance to low-income families with children. TANF is a federally funded program that is administered by the states. In New Jersey, TANF is administered by the Department of Human Services.
TANF provides cash assistance to families with children who meet certain income and eligibility requirements. The amount of assistance a family receives is based on the family’s size and income. In addition to cash assistance, TANF also provides other services, such as food stamps, Medicaid, and child care assistance.