TANF cash assistance for Oregon families Oregon application preparation guide Source review: 2026-10-11 Funding type: Public benefit or cost assistance Service area: Shared Oregon or institution-specific route Monthly cash assistance for qualifying families with children and pregnant applicants. Who can apply Oregon households with little income and limited resources; applicant must be pregnant, a parent/caregiver of a child 18 or younger, or a qualifying minor household head. Amount or support Depends on eligibility and program rules. Availability The agency decides eligibility. An application does not establish approval. Deadline or timing Applications can be requested year-round; follow the deadline on any agency notice. Prepare (the provider may request other or alternative documents) [ ] Household, income and resource information; ODHS will identify needed verification. How to apply 1. Apply through ONE, call 800-699-9075, or apply at an ODHS office. 2. Complete the interview ODHS schedules by phone or in person. 3. Provide requested household and financial information. 4. If approved, follow your EBT, JOBS participation and renewal notices. Official application or contact route: https://one.oregon.gov/ Keep a copy or confirmation number and check provider messages for next steps. Limits: Benefits depend on family circumstances. ODHS flags potential public-charge consequences for some immigrants; qualified legal advice is available through Oregon Legal Aid. Publisher sources Oregon Department of Human Services : TANF Cash Benefits : Cash Benefits : State of Oregon https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/cash/Pages/tanf.aspx Captured evidence SHA-256: 9bd7b70d482ceb4af0dca6ea6b275e97b9eecd68b58b878546d1dc85bd5c900f Oregon Department of Human Services : Medical, Food, Cash and Child Care Benefits : Benefits : State of Oregon https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/benefits/pages/default.aspx Captured evidence SHA-256: 27c3acd7ee339abb4f9d5808ae41bea0a400f47cc15a9bf6219d4d4e9770d50e This is a preparation guide. Submit the application directly to the responsible provider. This navigator does not submit applications or decide eligibility. Start here Apply for cash benefits through ONE at https://one.oregon.gov, call 800-699-9075, or visit a local ODHS office. Where and how to submit Send the TANF application to ODHS through ONE, by telephone at 800-699-9075, or at an ODHS benefits office. Supply any requested verification through ONE or the office handling your case. https://one.oregon.gov/ What will it cost? A program-specific cost explanation has not been verified. Ask the provider whether this route has any fees, required contribution or repayment terms, and what cost assistance is available. After submission Attend the phone or in-person interview. Read the decision and any requests in ONE. If approved, expect an EBT card by mail and ask about your JOBS participation requirements. Renew by the notice's due date and report changes as required. Corrections, denials and appeals Ask ODHS to correct inaccurate case information. To challenge a TANF decision, complete Administrative Hearing Request form MSC 0443 and return it to an ODHS or OHA office by the deadline in your notice. ODHS staff can help you complete it. Speaking with a manager does not extend the hearing deadline. Language, disability and offline help Ask 800-699-9075 or your local office for language or disability access assistance. Call 833-978-1073 for ONE account problems. The Public Benefits Hotline, 800-520-5292, can provide advice and possible representation. Administrative Hearing Request form MSC 0443: https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/me0443.pdf Benefits rights and responsibilities (October 2026): https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/me4214.pdf Additional workflow sources (reviewed 2026-10-11) ODHS TANF Cash Benefits https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/cash/Pages/tanf.aspx SHA-256: 237f8087493f61a7f4827fb53a7ae476b6b060c230fc2c71a364113b63486c8e ODHS Benefits Help https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/benefits/pages/contact.aspx SHA-256: 50b49946be5a956dda6f51a33c35d11aa18f0a1c5a7ad0f7d4f03a688bedd4cc ODHS Benefits Help in Your Language https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/benefits/pages/languages.aspx SHA-256: df633c4c3dbeb6e07290b6dc604114df5d33005f047c96ee6e195db7cde3c384 ODHS/OHA Your Rights and Responsibilities, MSC 4214 (10/2026) https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/me4214.pdf SHA-256: 9d4658369560a541c8145e2d71eed8c3b53032af9937d96413f85f6c2d8dfdc3 ODHS/OHA Administrative Hearing Request, MSC 0443 (12/18), with general hearing instructions https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/me0443.pdf SHA-256: bde94d4ddd41fc97b5ccd2205f09f6026275c351e7a98fae9c156a5278b98518