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Family Support Division

The Family Support Division determines eligibility for and administers many of the needs-based, income tested programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (cash assistance), Medicaid eligibility, child care subsidy eligibility, Income Energy Home Assistance Program, Rehabilitation Services for the Blind, Blind Pension, and the Community Services Block Grant. Families may also apply with the division for child support services, including paternity and/or support order establishment and collection services.