Notice of Public Hearing and Request for for Stakeholder Input for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) State Plan
The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) and Department of Child Safety (DCS) are requesting public input regarding the 2026 update to the State of Arizona Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) State Plan.
The TANF Block Grant provides annual funding to states, territories, the District of Columbia, and federally-recognized Tribes to make income support available to low-income families with children, as well as to offer a wide range of services such as work-related activities, child care, and refundable tax credits designed to accomplish the program’s four broad purposes.
The State of Arizona’s TANF Block Grant funding is allocated to DES and DCS. Every 27 months, each TANF Block Grant funding recipient is required to submit a TANF State Plan to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that outlines methods of TANF program administration and operation.
A copy of the proposed TANF State Plan can be found at:
Public Comments
Written comments may be sent to DES and DCS via mail or email to:
Arizona Department of Economic Security
Attention: DES Policy Unit
P.O. Box 6123, Mail Drop 111G
Phoenix, AZ 85005
E-mail: [email protected]
In order to ensure written comments can be considered and incorporated into the current revision, please ensure they are received by 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on September 1, 2026. Please include your signature and e-mail address as well as the name of the organization you represent, if applicable.
Virtual Meetings
DES and DCS will host virtual public hearings regarding the TANF State Plan on:
- August 12, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm, and
- August 19, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm Mountain Standard Time (MST).
The meetings can be joined at:
- Join via Google Meet, or
- By calling (US) +1 301-969-5235 and entering the PIN #: 555 999 394#.
If no one from the public is present at the public hearings by 30 minutes after the start time, the hearings will be closed.
DES will also hold in-person public hearings by request. If you would like an in-person hearing, please contact Erin Correll as early as possible but no later than August 1, 2026 at 480-640-7555 or [email protected].
Persons with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting Erin Correll at 480-640-7555 or
[email protected]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.