• State agency providing financial and social assistance to meet the basic needs of citizens who cannot successfully do so independently, with the general goal of self-sufficiency to the extent of the individual’s capacity. • Local offices administer federal and state financial/social service programs like Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, which offers payments to needy persons caring for related children under age 18 (or 21 if student through 12th grade) who need support due to death, disability, or absence of parent(s). • Offers limited aid to unrelated children. Call of information on eligibility/required documentation.