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Nebraska Aid to Dependent Children (ADC)

Nebraska Aid to Dependent Children (ADC) provides temporary cash assistance to Nebraska’s neediest families with children up to 18 years of age.

It is used to pay for basic living expenses like rent, utilities, food, clothing, and other necessities and is limited to no more than 60 months.

Work-eligible recipients are required to participate in Employment First program — Nebraska’s employment program tied to ADC that provides training, education, and employment-related activities.

Unless otherwise exempt, participants are required to complete at least 30 hours a week of designated work activities to remain eligible for assistance.

FAQ

Who qualifies for TANF in Nebraska?

To qualify for TANF in Nebraska, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  1. Be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident.
  2. Be a resident of the state of Nebraska.
  3. Be unemployed or under employed for very low wages.
  4. Be pregnant or have a child under age 19.
  5. Have countable income within certain limits.

What is the income limit for TANF in Nebraska?

Based on the current Standard of Need (SON), a family in Nebraska is considered “needy” when their net monthly earned income is less than $1,003 for a family of three.

Family Size
Income Limit
1
$683
2
$843
3
$1,003
4
$1,663
5
$1,323
6
$1,483
7
$1,643
8
$1,803

How much do I get for ADC in Nebraska?

How much money you get for ADC in Nebraska largely depends upon your family’s income and size. For example, the maximum amount that a family of three can receive is $552 per month, and that is only if the family has no other income. 1

Family Size
Payment
1
$346
2
$464
3
$552
4
$640
5
$728
6
$816
7
$904
8
$992

In addition to cash aid, families receiving ADC may also qualify for Medicaid, child care and food assistance through SNAP.

Child care subsidy is available to the family if their income doesn’t exceed 185% of the federal poverty level. The family pays a portion of the child care costs based upon a sliding fee scale but not exceeding 20% of their income.

How do I apply for ADC?

Application for cash assistance in Nebraska can now be made online through iServe Nebraska — the new official website to apply for public assistance programs in Nebraska, including TANF.

For additional information about Nebraska ADC, call
(800) 383-4278

Footnotes

  1. Nebraska’s benefit level is tied to 55 percent of the state’s Standard of Need, which is adjusted biannually. ↩

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