Cash assistance

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Get financial help for you and your family in times of need

Sometimes you need help to maintain self-sufficiency for your family. The Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) is here to support you with several cash assistance programs that include:
  • Temporary Family Assistance (TFA)
  • State Administered General Assistance (SAGA)
  • State Supplement
  • Refugee Cash Assistance
  • Funeral and Burial Allowance
  • And more
Apply for cash assistance through ConneCT  

Temporary Family Assistance (TFA)

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Financial help for families in need

Temporary Family Assistance (TFA) cash helps families with children meet their needs. You can apply for TFA to help with your finances while training, in school, or through a time of hardship. Families must meet certain criteria to get TFA, including time limits, income, and asset limits.

TFA is part of a federal program called Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). For a description of all the programs and services funded by TANF, please go to our TANF State Plan.
Learn more about Temporary Family Assistance  

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State Administered General Assistance (SAGA) 

State Administered General Assistance offers cash assistance to people who are unable to work for medical or other reasons. Learn if you’re eligible.

State Supplement Cash Assistance 

The State Supplement Cash Assistance program provides cash assistance to older adults, and those who are blind or have a disability.

Refugee Assistance Programs 

The Refugee Assistance Programs provide cash and medical assistance to refugees, asylees, and other qualified non-citizens for up to four months from their ORR eligibility date. 

Funeral and Burial Allowance 

DSS pays for funeral burial expenses for certain SAGA, TFA, and State Supplement recipients, and others. Learn more about how to apply.

Cash assistance resources

Apply for financial assistance 

Find more information on how to apply for and manage your cash assistance benefits.

Documents and forms 

Find all the relevant documents and forms you need to apply for cash assistance programs.

Brochures and fact sheets  

Learn more about all the financial assistance programs offered by DSS.

Enroll in Direct Deposit  

Cash assistance can be deposited directly into you bank account. Learn how to set it up.