Program Summary
Provides cash assistance to families with children.
- under 18 years old
- SSI child not eligible
Time Limit
- Federal – 60 months
- State – 12 months.
Payment Levels
The cash payment is based on eligible household size. (e.g., family of 3 -$204.00)
| Family Size | Grant |
| 1 | $ 81 |
| 2 | $162 |
| 3 | $204 |
| 4 | $247 |
| 5 | $286 |
| 6 | $331 |
| 7 | $373 |
| 8 | $415 |
| 9 | $457 |
Income Limit
The family’s net income must be equal to or less than $513.00 per month regardless of family size.
Earned Income Deductions
Applicants receive a 20% earned income deduction. Recipients receive a 20% and 60% earned income deduction.
Resource Limit
$3000
Excluded From Resources
- One motor vehicle
- Family’s homestead
- Household/personal goods
- Income producing property.
- Student loans and grants
- Tax refunds.
- Life Insurance
- One burial plot per family member
- Individual Development Accounts
- Payments made under federal, state, or local disaster programs.
- Up to $10,000 placed in an escrow account by a TEA recipient who is engaged in a micro-enterprise work activity.
- Income and resources of a minor parent’s parent (TEA Unit is minor parent and child)
Counted Toward Resource Limit
Cash on hand and in bank (less income received that month)
- Stocks and Bonds
- Cash on hand.
- Excess Property (not homestead)
- Trust
Other Requirements
Relationship Requirement
- U.S. Citizen or legal alien
- Arkansas Resident
- Child Support Cooperation
- Social Security Enumeration
Work Requirements
Able-bodied family members are required to work or participate in work activities that are designed to lead to employment.