Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
South Dakota Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a temporary public assistance work program administered by the Department of Social Services and the Department of Labor and Regulation.
It is designed to provide temporary assistance and economic self-sufficiency for children and families.
TANF is a needs-based program for families with children under age 18 (or under age 19 if the child is in high school) who need financial support because of: