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Am I Experiencing Abuse? What Can SAWERA Do For Me? Domestic Violence Resources |
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides cash assistance to low-income families with children while they strive to become self-sufficient. The program’s goal is to reduce the number of families living in poverty, through employment and community resources. To qualify for TANF, families must have very few assets and little or no income. The current maximum monthly benefit for a family of three is $528. Other services Many families in the TANF program receive help with needs such as employment, housing, child care, domestic violence and other factors that affect family stability. Pre-TANF The intent of the Pre-TANF Program is to provide initial screening and case management to families applying for the TANF program. This may include cash assistance as necessary to complete the plan and meet basic living expenses when other resources are not available. Before Pre-TANF Program services begin, an assessment of the immediate unmet needs and strengths of the whole family is completed, eligibility is determined for Food Stamps and TANF-related medical benefits, and TANF eligibility factors are reviewed for presumed eligibility. A family may remain in the Pre-TANF program for as little as one day or up to 45-days, depending on the family’s situation. Pre-TANF includes an orientation on activities and services available in the local area. Case workers and other agency partners will assist clients in identifying family strengths as well as needs. While in Pre-TANF clients will:
Post-TANF Program The goal of the Post-TANF program is to provide parents who become ineligible for TANF due to income, a monthly grant of $150 for up to one year. Post-TANF clients must stay employed and work a minimum number of hours per week. This grant will help families with transitional expenses of employment. There is an income cap of 250% of the federal poverty level. For a TANF application, please visit http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/assistance/cash/tanf.shtml Temporary Assistance for Domestic Violence Survivors How does DHS Self-Sufficiency Program define Domestic Violence? According to the DHS Self-Sufficiency Program, domestic violence includes hurting, threatening or putting someone down or making them afraid. It also includes trying to control them or make them do things. The abuse can get worse over time. Domestic violence can happen between people in a family, intimate partners, or other people who live in the same house. What does the program do? The program provides temporary financial help to support families whose safety is at risk due to domestic violence. Most often this is when the domestic violence survivor and the children are fleeing domestic violence or at risk of returning to an abusive situation. What help does the program provide? The program can help with up to $1200.00 over a 90 day eligibility period. Payments are given directly to the landlord or other service provider.
Can you get help more than once a year? Yes, if there is a current safety risk due to domestic violence. These requests are staffed with the central office policy analyst. The analyst will help the field staff identify any gaps in previous planning around safety. Who is eligible for the program? A person fleeing domestic violence or a person trying to stay safe from domestic violence whose safety is at risk because of domestic violence or the threat of domestic violence. The person must also fit the following criteria:
To Apply: Contact your local DHS Self-Sufficiency office. You can find a list of local offices at www.oregon.gov/DHS/localoffices/index.shtml. Look under Children, Adults and Families for the closest self-sufficiency office. The Food Stamp Program The Food Stamp Program is a federal nutrition program. The Program’s laws and regulations are based on the Food Stamp Act passed by Congress in 1977. In 1974 Congress required all States to offer food stamps (FS) to low-income households. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) administers the Food Stamp Program. The intent of the Program is to help improve the health and well being of low-income households and individuals by providing them a means to meet their nutritional needs. Contrary to popular belief, food stamps are not meant to meet all of the food needs of a household or an individual, but to supplement their nutritional needs. People do not need to be destitute to qualify for food stamps. In Oregon, the Program is administered by the Department of Human Services (DHS) Children, Adults and Families (CAF) Division. The eligibility determination and issuance of benefits are provided through DHS and AAA offices across the state. In August 2007, about 440,000 Oregonians in 227,000 households received food stamps each month. The average monthly benefit was about $176 per household. The federal government pays the cost of benefits, about $40 million a month, and divides the cost of administering the program with the state. In Oregon, Food Stamp benefits are distributed through the state’s Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) system, which allows recipients to obtain their benefits by using an “Oregon Trail Card” at the grocery store card-scanning devices.
Information for recipients and applicants How do I know if I am eligible for food stamps? To find out if you are eligible for food stamps, please use our Food Stamp Benefit Calculator to get an idea about the amount of food stamp benefits you may be eligible for. How do I apply for food stamps? You can apply for food stamps by downloading an application and instructions below. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader software to view these PDF files. You can download the free software at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html For questions about how or where to apply for food stamps Contact Oregon SafeNet, 1-800-723-3638 The Oregon Health Plan (OHP) For more information about the Oregon Health Plan, please visit http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/healthplan/app_benefits/ohp4u.shtml Vocational Rehabilitation Overview Oregon’s Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (OVRS) assists Oregonians with disabilities to achieve and maintain employment and independence. Services include:
OVRS is a state and federally funded program that works in partnership with the community and with business to develop employment opportunities for people who have disabilities. Vocational Rehabilitation programs are custom-designed for each individual. In support of our mission and vision, we subscribe to the following values: Client values:
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