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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) for Teen Parents http://www.lawhelp.org/WA/showdocument.cfm/County/ Source: Northwest Justice Project Information for low income teens who have children or are pregnant about how to get Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). full description	How can I get financial help for myself and my children? What if DSHS says I cannot get TANF? How long may I get TANF? Who is exempt from the 5 year lifetime limit? How much money will I get? How will I be paid? Will my parents income be considered for TANF? Do I have to go to school if my child is a newborn? Do I have to go to school if I'm pregnant? What if I already have my diploma? What if I don't want to live with my parents or legal guardian? May I live with the father of my child if he is 18 years or older? May I get childcare while I am in school? Can my child get help if I don?t comply with all these rules?
DSHS Medical Programs for Kids http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/WA/showdocument.c Source: Northwest Justice Project Information and guidelines about which kids can receive Medicaid benefits. full description	Which kids are eligible for Medicaid now? What are the eligibility guidelines? Where do I apply?
Social Security Law: an overview http://topics.law.cornell.edu/wex/Social_Security Source: Cornell Law School/The Legal Information Institute An overview of social security law. Includes information on welfare, Medicare, unemployment compensation and the Federal Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI). full description	What is the law on social security? What is the law on welfare? What is the law on Medicare? What is the law on unemployment compensation? What is Federal Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI)?