SNA
Cash Assistance - Safety Net Assistance
In short
State/local-funded monthly cash and shelter allowance for people not eligible for FA. Single adults, childless couples, families past 60-month TANF limit, some noncitizens ineligible for federal TANF, people with substance use issues (restricted payments).
- What you get
- State/local-funded monthly cash and shelter allowance for people not eligible for FA.
- Who qualifies
- Single adults, childless couples, families past 60-month TANF limit, some noncitizens ineligible for federal TANF, people with substance use issues (restricted payments).
- Income limit (2026)
- Same PA standard of need as FA (unverified 2026 figures).
- Papers to gather
- Same as FA.
- Renewal
- Recertification every 6-12 months; 2-year cash limit then non-cash (vouchers/shelter payments).
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