Program Overview
In 1998, the Southern California Tribal Chairmen's Association began providing TANF benefits to the 18 federally-recognized tribes in San Diego County and the Santa Ynez Tribe in Santa Barbara County. In 2006, SCTCA began servicing the entire San Diego County which allowed Tribal TANF to also offer services to Native Americans residing off of the reservations. We are excited to have the opportunity to support the needs of all Native people living in the county.
Services
Services for Families include:
Support Services
- Monthly cash assistance
- Stipend for child care costs
- Emergency assistance
- Transportation and/or mileage reimbursements
- Referrals to other agencies and organizations
Career Development
- On the job training
- Career assessments
- Job search assistance
- Labor market research
Payment of Employment and Educational Expenses
- Books and education supplies
- Uniforms and employment supplies
- Educational fees
- Clothing allowance for K-12 students
Incentives
- Academic incentives for K-12 students
- GED/Diploma and degree completion incentives
- Pre-marital counseling and marriage incentive
Educational Support
- Attend IEP and other school meetings
- Monitor student progress
- Locate tutorial support
- Referrals to youth and enrichment programs
- Provide a group incentive plan
- Communicate with school and district personnel
- Serve as mentors and role models to students
- Develop an individualized plan to increase student success
Services for Guardians and Caretakers Include:
Support Services
- Monthly cash assistance
- Stipend for child care costs
- Emergency assistance
- Referrals to other agencies and organizations
- Clothing allowance for K-12 students
- Grade Incentives for K-12 students
Family Activities
- Quarterly family events
- Annual Back to School Night
- Cultural enrichment activities
Educational Support
- Attend IEP and other school meetings
- Monitor student progress
- Locate tutorial support
- Referrals to youth and enrichment programs
- Provide a group incentive plan
- Communicate with school and district personnel
- Serve as mentors and role models to students
- Develop an individualized plan to increase student success
How to Get Support
Eligibility
- One member of the household must be able to provide proof of membership with federally recognized tribe through enrollment or lineal descendency from the California Judgement rolls.
- Have a needy, minor dependent in your home or be the guardian/ caretaker or a needy Native American minor or be in your third trimester of pregnancy.
- Reside within San Diego County, Orange County, or Santa Barbara County.
- Must meet income guidelines of equal to or less than 200%
Tribal TANF Offices
ORANGE COUNTY
Orange Office
218 W. Lincoln Ave.
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 450-9240
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Santa Ynez Office
185 W. Hwy 246, Suite 102
Buellton, CA 93427
(805) 688-1756
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
Pala Office
36146 Pala Temecula Rd., Bldg G
Mailing: 35008 Pala Temecula Rd., PMB 70
Pala, CA 92059
(760) 742-8690
Escondido Office
350 East Grand Ave. Suite 100
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 746-0901
La Mesa Office
8100 La Mesa Blvd., Suite 100
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 460-3400
Manzanita Satellite Office
39A Crestwood
Mailing: P.O. Box 1292
Boulevard, CA 91905
(619) 766-9039* Call for office hours