THE DALLES SELF SUFFICIENCY OFFICE
TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
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.
700 Union Street
Suite 128
The Dalles, OR 97058
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 U.S. Citizen or a qualified non-citizen. Parents without U.S. citizenship can apply for benefits for children who are U.S. citizens.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, closed major holidays
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (541) 296-4661 Main phone
  • (541) 296-1834 FAX
  • (800) 735-1232 TTY/TTD
  • Main phone (541) 296-4661
  • FAX (541) 296-1834
Email Address: [email protected]
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, and 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. If you face challenges obtaining proof of income or other documents, a worker can work with you to get income verification and any other needed information.
LANGUAGES: English, Spanish, interpretation by arrangement
AREA SERVED: Gilliam, Hood River, Sherman, Wasco, and Wheeler Counties
SITE HOURS: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Services:
  • TANF
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THE DALLES SELF SUFFICIENCY OFFICE