Jobs / Tribal TANF

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families — cash assistance, job training and placement, crisis assistance, youth incentives, diversion assistance, and transitional services.

AvailableCounty

Operated byTribal

Who qualifies

Any enrolled tribal citizen

Income Based

At least one family member must be enrolled in any federally recognized tribe. Dependent child 18 or under in the home. Income at or below 150% of federal poverty level. Must reside in the Cherokee Nation service area.

How to apply

In-PersonEmailPhone

Call 918-453-5555 (Career Services main line), visit a field office, or email tanf@cherokee.org to start an application.

Where it's available

14-county Cherokee Nation reservation in northeastern Oklahoma

Tahlequah, OK + Human Services field offices

Get in touch

Phone918-453-5555 Websitewww.cherokee.org/all-services/career-services/jobstribal-tanf Emailtanf@cherokee.org

OfficeTahlequah, OK + Human Services field offices

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Last verified against the official source on 2026-05-05.

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Jobs / Tribal TANF

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families — cash assistance, job training and placement, crisis assistance, youth incentives, diversion assistance, and transitional services.