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Transitional Employment Assistance (TEA): Support for Growing Families
The Transitional Employment Assistance (TEA) program offers temporary financial support and employment-related services to eligible low-income families with children (under age 18) so they can meet basic needs while working toward self-sufficiency.
TEA Provides
- Monthly Cash Assistance
- Job Search and Job Readiness Activities
- Transportation Assistance
- Childcare Assistance
TEA Qualifications
- Must be Arkansas residents with limited income and resources
- Must have a dependent child under 18 in the household
Adults typically engage in work, training or education activities as part of the program’s goal to promote long-term stability. For eligible families, TEA can serve as short-term cash assistance and structured financial help.
By combining financial assistance with employment support, TEA offers meaningful financial help and practical tools to build long-term economic stability while caring for children.
How to Apply for TEA
- Online at Access.Arkansas.gov
- By phone
- Main Arkansas Health Line 1-855-372-1084
- For English, TTY or TDD 1-800-285-1131
- For Spanish, TTY or TDD 1-866-656-1842
- For Marshallese, TTY or TDD 1-479-365-6625
- In person at your local Department of Human Services (DHS) office.
You can also get help completing your application at your local DHS office.
