Temporary Financial Assistance, Tarrant County Department of Human Services - Deleted
Tarrant County Department of Human Services (TCDHS) is the County's temporary financial assistance program. The mission of TCDHS is to provide social services and economic assistance to individuals and families. Financial assistance is provided to eligible households for rent, mortgage, utilities, food & hygiene items, and transportation on a limited basis.
There are basic requirements to be met in order to receive assistance. These include but are not limited to the following:
Tarrant County resident;
U.S. Citizen or permanent documented resident;
Adult over 18 or emancipated minor;
No accessible resources or assets;
Must apply for SNAP and other resources;
Must be disabled or registered for work;
Must meet specific income guidelines; and/or
All income is counted and must be verified. This includes child support, child’s SSI, TANF, income of any person living in the household, on-going contributions from outside sources, income tax refunds, as well as other income or benefits.