Oregon Law Help

TANF & JOBS Programs

Information

• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

  Information about eligibilty for TANF benefits based on the continued absence of one or both parents. Read More

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  Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon

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• Temporary Assistance for Domestic Violence Survivors (TA-DVS)

  Information about funds that might be available through the Oregon DHS TA-DVS program for domestic violence survivors if needed for safety. These funds may also be available for domestic or sexual assault survivors or stalking survivors. Read More

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  Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon

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• Job Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS) Program

  Information about the Job Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS) Program for people receiving TANF benefits. Read More

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  Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon

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• JOBS Support Service Payments from DHS

  Information about JOBS Support Service payments - which are supplemental payments to cover costs that will help families find or retain a job. Read More

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  Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon

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• Verification (Proof)

  Whenever you apply for public assistance (such as SNAP benefits, TANF, etc.), DHS or the DSO will ask you for verification. What is verification? Find out here. Read More

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  Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon

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• How to Write an Affidavit

  An affidavit is a written statement that is notarized. If you need to provide a written statement from someone with personal knowledge about what you are trying to prove, and this person cannot testify in person, you can use an affidavit. Includes instructions, sample and blank affidavit form. Content Detail

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  Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon

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• Self Advocacy - How to Get Through the Maze of Welfare

  This pamphlet gives helpful tips for dealing with all Oregon welfare programs. Read More

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  Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon

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• Oregon Helps

  Find out if your family might be able to get help from 33 state and federal programs. This website also gives you a list of the agencies and contact information in every county in Oregon. Content Detail

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  211.org

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