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Temporary Assistance » Common Documents Needed for Emergency Services Applications
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Common Documents Needed for Emergency Services Applications
Regardless of your emergency, you will most likely need to provide the following:
- LDSS-2921 Application, unless applying for/ receiving ongoing Temporary Assistance. Applications are also available in languages other than English.
- Photo identification for anyone age 18 and older.
- Birth Certificates & Social Security Cards for anyone not currently receiving ongoing TA or SNAP benefits.
- Immigration Status, if not a US Citizen (I-94, Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization, etc).
- Income, which may include your last 4 weeks’ pay stubs, or monthly statements for things like Social Security, child support, workers compensation, or disability insurance.
- If you will be starting a new job, you can provide a letter from your employer confirming your start date, rate of pay, hours per week, and date of first check.
- If you are self-employed, you should provide proof of your most recent 3 months’ income and expenses.
