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About Torres Martinez Tribal TANF
Torres Martinez Tribal TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) is a social services program dedicated to supporting Native American families with children. Our program provides a five‑year path toward self‑sufficiency centered on educational incentives, work experience opportunities, and temporary financial assistance.
Founded in 2001 with one small office in Thermal, California, Torres Martinez Tribal TANF has grown to a network of four regional offices serving communities across Los Angeles and Riverside counties. We remain committed to traditional values, cultural awareness, and community empowerment. Our mission is to support, educate, and guide Native families as they work toward stability, independence, and long‑term success.
Programs Offered by Torres Martinez Tribal TANF
Torres Martinez Tribal TANF provides a comprehensive set of programs designed to strengthen Native American families, promote self‑sufficiency, and honor cultural traditions. Each program supports families in a unique way, helping parents and youth build stability, resilience, and long-term success.
Family Perseverance
Family Perseverance services focus on helping families overcome everyday challenges through supportive case management, educational incentives, and goal‑based planning. These services encourage parents and caregivers to stay committed to their long‑term goals while building the tools needed to maintain stability and progress.
Family Preservation (Youth Focused)
Our youth-centered Family Preservation program supports the wellbeing, development, and success of Native youth. Through mentoring, prevention services, youth workshops, cultural activities, and academic support, this program ensures that young people have the guidance, stability, and community connection needed to thrive.
TANF Cultural Services
Cultural strength is central to TANF’s mission. Our Cultural Services program provides opportunities for families to engage in traditional practices, cultural education, and community events. These activities reinforce identity, cultural pride, and intergenerational knowledge, helping families stay connected to their heritage as they work toward self‑sufficiency.
Transportation Assistance
Transportation barriers should never limit a family’s ability to succeed. TANF Transportation Assistance supports eligible clients in accessing school, work, medical appointments, cultural events, and community programs. This ensures families have reliable access to the resources they need to move forward.
GENERAL CASH ASSISTANCE
General Assistance is a monthly financial assistance to meet essential needs of those eligible Native Americans without income. When assistance and services are not available or are not being provided by other sources, the General Cash Assistance Program gives prompt attention and prevents unnecessary hardship for the applicant.
Eligibility for General Cash Assistance
Torres Martinez Tribal TANF provides General Cash Assistance to eligible Native American families residing within Riverside County and Los Angeles County. Assistance is available to needy Indian families with children, provided that at least one household member—adult or child—is:
• An enrolled member of a Federally Recognized Tribe
• A descendant of a member of a Federally Recognized Tribe
• Or identified on the California Judgment Rolls
Applicants must reside within the program’s designated service areas, with the following exclusions:
a. Individuals who are enrolled members or descendants of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians or the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians who live outside the reservation lands served by the TMDCI Tribal TANF Program.
b. Residents of the City of Riverside.
The intent of the Torres Martinez Tribal TANF Program is to ensure that all eligible Native families receive equitable access to supportive services that promote stability, education, and long‑term self‑sufficiency.
Riverside County Locations
Thermal
66725 Martinez Rd. Thermal, Ca 92274
P.O. Box 969 Thermal, CA 92274
Toll Free:Â (866) 810-1000
Main:Â (760) 397-3925
San Jacinto
641 N. State Street Suite 2
San Jacinto, CA 92583
Toll Free:Â (888) 312-6014
Main:Â (951) 765-9466
Los Angeles County Locations
Monterey Park
900 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 100
Monterey Park, CA 91754
Toll Free:Â (800) 665-7292
Main:Â (323) 647-6000