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Washoe Native TANF — Tribal TANF Cash Aid and Support for Native Families in Nevada County

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(888) 612-8263 – Washoe Native TANF Program · (775) 782-6320
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Native American & Tribal
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Children
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Eligibility
In California: enrolled members or descendants of a federally recognized tribe, descendants of the California Judgment Roll, or an American Indian tribal member, with at least one Native American child living in the service area
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In Nevada County, Tribal TANF is run by the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California through the Washoe Native TANF Program (WNTP). It gives temporary aid and services to Native American families with children, including career development, education and employment services, youth programs, and support services. In California, it serves "enrolled members or descendants of a federally recognized tribe, descendants of the California Judgment Roll or an American Indian tribal member with at least one Native American child living in the service area." Call (888) 612-8263 or email info@washoetanf.org. Verified 2026-09-28.
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Washoe Native TANF — Ayuda en efectivo de TANF tribal y apoyo para familias indígenas en el Condado de Nevada
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washoetribe.us/departm...-program
Last verified 2026-09-28.
Tribal TANF "is an assistance program for American Indians and Alaska Natives which provides cash aid and supportive services to eligible needy children and families." California's Tribal TANF table lists the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California as the program for Nevada County. (The table is marked "Current as of July 1, 2016.") Source: California Department of Social Services — Tribal TANF (accessed 2026-09-28)

Who is eligible

"In California, enrolled members or descendants of a federally recognized tribe, descendants of the California Judgment Roll or an American Indian tribal member with at least one Native American child living in the service area." Source: Washoe Native TANF Program (accessed 2026-09-28)

What you get

The Washoe Native TANF Program (WNTP) "provides temporary aid and services to WNTP Native American families with children." Services include career development, education and employment services, youth program services, achievement incentives, and support services.

How to apply

  • Call the Washoe Native TANF Program at (888) 612-8263 or (775) 782-6320, or email info@washoetanf.org. Ask which office serves your address.
  • CDSS also says you can contact your county social services agency, or call or walk into a Tribal TANF office.

Federal recognition and who qualifies

The first group in the eligibility rule is members or descendants of a federally recognized tribe. The rule also names descendants of the California Judgment Roll and "an American Indian tribal member." The program's page does not say how it treats members of tribes without federal recognition, so call and ask before you count on it. (The Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe is not federally recognized today.)

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