Who can apply
Financial and household conditions apply. Adults generally have a 60-month lifetime limit and an employability-plan requirement.
What help is available
Cash assistance and TANF Pathways support qualifying families. The agency calculates the household’s benefit.
Documents to prepare
- Child or pregnancy information.
- Income and resource evidence.
- Requested identity and residency records.
How to get started
Apply
Use DPHHS TANF, apply.mt.gov or 888-706-1535.
Provide verification
Respond to the local Public Assistance office’s requests.
Discuss Pathways
Ask about the employability plan, child-support cooperation and any relevant exceptions.
After applying
Keep notices and report changes. Ask the office for current financial standards; the public page contains older tables.
Website screenshots
These images show the pages captured in August 2026. Website screens and rules may have changed.
Common questions
Can I use a local office?
Yes.
Is assistance unlimited?
Adults generally face a lifetime limit.
Does working automatically end eligibility?
The office applies countable-income rules.
Who explains Pathways requirements?
Your caseworker and designated contractor.
Sources and review
Content checked October 1, 2026 using Montana TANF rules and intake. Current eligibility and the final decision remain with the program.
Historical screenshots: source reference.