Bridgeville State Service Center
Bridgeville, DE
400 Mill Streets
Bridgeville, DE 19933
Delaware TANF & Welfare Offices
Delaware's Division of Social Services (DSS) screens TANF applications with a net-income test: after standard deductions for work expenses and child care, a family of three generally must have countable monthly income under $338 to qualify, per the state's current income limit chart. DSS staffs 18 offices across 13 cities as State Service Centers, where applicants can walk in for an interview, though most households start the process through ASSIST, Delaware's shared online portal for TANF, Medicaid, and SNAP. Approved recipients can generally draw TANF for up to 36 months and are expected to work or take part in DSS-approved job activities at least 30 hours a week to keep the case open. Because the child care and work-expense deductions are applied before the income test runs, DSS encourages families to apply even if their gross pay looks too high at first glance.
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Income limit (household of 3)
$338/month net income for a family of three
Max benefit (household of 3)
$338/month for a family of three
Offices in Delaware
18
How to Apply for TANF in Delaware
Step-by-step application instructions and what you'll need.
How Long Does TANF Take to Get Approved?
Typical approval timelines, and how to check where your application stands.
How Much Does TANF Pay? Benefit Amounts Explained
How your payment is calculated, and what it could look like for your household.
TANF Offices in Delaware by City
Cities with 1-2 offices show their address and hours directly below. Cities with 3 or more show a link to see every office.
Claymont State Service & Community Center
Claymont, DE
3301 Green Street
Claymont, DE 19703
Blue Hen Mall Corporate Center
Dover, DE
655 Bay Road
Dover, DE 19901
Business Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
James W. Williams State Service Center
Dover, DE
805 River Road
Dover, DE 19901
Business Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wednesday Facility Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Wednesday evenings until 7:00 p.m.
Edward W. Pyle State Service Center
Frankford, DE
34314 Pyle Center Road
Frankford, DE 19945
Business Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Facility Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thurman Adams State Service Center
Georgetown, DE
546 S. Bedford Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
Business Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Facility Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Laurel State Service Center
Laurel, DE
31039 North Poplar Street
Laurel, DE 19956
Business Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Facility Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Appoquinimink State Service Center
Middletown, DE
122 Silver Lake Road
Middletown, DE 19709
Business Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Facility Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Milford Annex
Milford, DE
13 S. W. Front Street
Milford, DE 19963
Business Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Facility Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Churchman's Corporate Office
New Castle, DE
84 Christiana Road
New Castle, DE 19720
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
DeLaWarr State Service Center
New Castle, DE
500 Rogers Road
New Castle, DE 19720
Business Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Facility Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
DSS Robscott Building
Newark, DE
153 East Chestnut Hill Road
Newark, DE 19713
Business Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Facility Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Floyd I. Hudson State Service Center
Newark, DE
501 Ogletown Road
Newark, DE 19711
Business Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Wednesday evenings until 7:00 p.m. Facility Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Wednesday evenings until 7:00 p.m.
Anna C. Shipley State Service Center
Seaford, DE
350 Virginia Ave.
Seaford, DE 19973
Business Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Facility Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon., Tues, Fri.; 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Wed, Thurs.
Smyrna State Service Center
Smyrna, DE
200 South DuPont Boulevard Suite 101
Smyrna, DE 19977
Business Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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