SOUTH UMPQUA SELF-SUFFICIENCY OFFICE
TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF)
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides cash assistance to low-income families with children. Cash assistance is to meet a family's basic needs like food, clothing, rent, and utilities. TANF recipients may be able to participate in the Jobs Opportunity and Basic Skills (JOBS) program.
245 N Main Street
Canyonville, OR 97417
Eligibility: TANF is for families that:
- live in Oregon
-have low income and very few assets.
-are either age 18 years old or younger and head of their household, or pregnant, or have a child who is age 18 years or younger

The applicant must be a US Citizen or a qualified non-citizen. Parents without US Citizenship can apply for benefits for children who are US Citizens.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-noon and 1pm-5pm
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (541) 839-6901 Main phone
  • (541) 839-6907 FAX
INTAKE PROCEDURE: Applicants can apply online, contact a local office, or print and fill out the application. The printed application can be faxed, mailed, dropped off at a local office, or emailed to [email protected].
FEES: None
DOCUMENTS: Proof of ID, proof of income, Social Security Numbers (SSN) for all members of the family who want benefits, proof of immigration status (if applicable). If you are applying for someone else and not for yourself, you do not need to bring proof of immigration status or SSN for yourself.
LANGUAGES: English, Spanish, interpretation by arrangement
AREA SERVED: Douglas County
Services:
  • TANF
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