TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF)

MISSION STATEMENT

The primary mission of the MCN TANF program is to increase self-sufficiency within our native families by breaking the cycle of dependency on welfare program. The program will provide participants with assistance so they may care for their children in their own homes, with the education, tools and skills necessary to acquire and retain gainful employment; reduce the number of out of wedlock pregnancies, and to promote and encourage the formation and maintenance of two parent households.

Basic Criteria:
     • At least one member of the assistance unit be a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and residing in one of the following counties: Creek, Hughes, Mayes, McIntosh, Muskogee, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Rogers, Seminole, Tulsa, Wagoner, or
     • At least one member of the assistance unit be a member of a federally recognized Tribe and residing in Creek, Hughes, Okfuskee, or Okmulgee county, and
     • Meet income guidelines, and
     • Provide proof of custody, and
     • Agree to and participate in 20-30 hour work activities weekly, and
     • Pursue and cooperate with child support enforcement

Basic Required Documents:
     • Application
     • Residence Verification
     • Birth Certificates
     • Tribal Membership
     • Social Security Cards
     • Income Verification
     • Custody Documentation
     • Child Support
     • School Enrollment and/or Progress Report
     • Immunization Records
     • Marriage license and/or Divorce Decree
     • Alien Status for non-U.S. Citizens
     • Fraud Statement
     • Release of Information
     • Rules, Rights and Responsibilities

Contact Information:

Manager – Janice Hanun - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Case Management Coordinator – Neenah Emarthle - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Career Development Coordinator – Randy Colbert - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Telephone Number – 918-732-7985
Toll Free – 800-482-1979 ext. 7985
Fax Number – 918-732-7978

Mailing address - P.O. Box 580, Okmulgee, OK 74447
Physical address- Main Complex at Hwy 75 & Loop 56 in Okmulgee, OK

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TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF)

MISSION STATEMENT