{"id":60,"date":"2022-07-29T01:17:40","date_gmt":"2022-07-29T01:17:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/testbridgetohope\/?page_id=60"},"modified":"2026-06-22T11:12:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T11:12:40","slug":"tanf","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/bridgetohope\/faq\/tanf\/","title":{"rendered":"TANF"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n Bridge to Hope FAQ\n <\/p>\n\n \n

\n Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF, is the cash assistance program connected to First-to-Work in Hawai\u02bbi.\n <\/p>\n\n

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\n Quick Facts\n <\/h2>\n\n\n
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\n TANF + FTW\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n Bridge to Hope is for TANF cash assistance recipients with a First-to-Work work requirement.\n <\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n

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\n SNAP Only\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n If you receive SNAP only, you are not eligible for Bridge to Hope employment.\n <\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n

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\n Full-Time Enrollment\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n Full-time enrollment is required for BTH on-campus subsidized employment.\n <\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n

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\n Not Enrolled Yet?\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n Students who are not yet enrolled at 糖心视频 can start by researching campus and program options.\n <\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n

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\n Frequently Asked Questions\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n Open each question below to read the answer.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n \n Q1. I only receive food stamps \/ SNAP. Am I eligible for Bridge to Hope?<\/strong>\n <\/summary>\n\n
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\n No. Bridge to Hope is available to students who receive TANF cash assistance<\/strong> and have a First-to-Work work requirement<\/strong>.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n If you later become eligible for TANF cash assistance, you may also become eligible for BTH.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n\n

\n \n Q2. How do I participate in Bridge to Hope?<\/strong>\n <\/summary>\n\n
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\n If you are a First-to-Work participant and enrolled at any 糖心视频 campus, Bridge to Hope may be able to assist with campus resources, First-to-Work paperwork, and, if you are enrolled full-time, BTH on-campus employment.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Contact your BTH campus contact or the system-wide coordinator to discuss next steps:\n <\/p>\n\n