Welfare in New York, formally known as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), provides financial assistance to low-income families with children. TANF is a federally funded program administered by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA).
TANF provides cash assistance, food stamps, Medicaid, and child care subsidies to eligible families. To be eligible for TANF, families must meet certain income and asset limits. Families must also cooperate with OTDA in developing a plan to become self-sufficient.