Division of Family Resources (DFR)

The Division of Family Resources is responsible for establishing eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits. The division also manages the timely and accurate delivery of SNAP and TANF benefits.

DFR also provides employment and training services to some SNAP and TANF recipients. The division’s overarching focus is the support and preservation of families by emphasizing self-sufficiency and personal responsibility.

Programs

• Medicaid health plans

• SNAP (food assistance)

• TANF (cash assistance)

• IMPACT (job training)

• Burial assistance program

FSSA Benefits Portal: https://fssabenefits.in.gov/bp/#/

• Apply for SNAP, TANF (Cash Assistance), Health Coverage (Medicaid, Hoosier Healthwise, HIP)

• Manager current benefits - check status of your case and/or report a change

• See if you qualify for benefits (Screening Tool)

FSSA Resource Guide: https://www.in.gov/fssa/files/FSSA_Resource_Guide.pdf

Contact Information

Vanderburgh County Division of Family Resources

711 John St., Suite C, Evansville, IN 47713
Phone: 800-403-0864
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Regional Manager: Donna Martin
Deputy Regional Manager: Valerie Brown
FSSA/DFR Website: https://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/