COOS BAY 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 while they strive to become self-sufficient. Cash assistance is intended to meet a family's basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter and utilities. TANF recipients may be able to participate in the Jobs Opportunity and Basic Skills (JOBS) program, which assists with obtaining a high school diploma or GED, as well as job preparation and life skills.
1431 Airport Lane
North Bend, OR 97459
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 7am-5:30pm
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (541) 808-6155 Main phone
  • (541) 808-6073 FAX
  • (800) 533-4180 Toll-free
INTAKE PROCEDURE: Print and fill out application and mail or take to your local DHS self-sufficiency office or visit your local DHS office to apply in person.
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: Coos and Curry Counties
Services:
  • TANF
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COOS BAY SELF-SUFFICIENCY OFFICE