The Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) program in Florida provides financial aid to low-income families with children under 18 (or under 19 if they are full-time high school students). This program helps families meet basic needs while working toward self-sufficiency.
If you’re receiving TCA benefits, it’s important to know when your February 2025 payment will arrive. Here’s everything you need to know about eligibility, payment dates, and program rules.
Who Qualifies for TCA?
To be eligible for Temporary Cash Assistance, you must:
✔ Be a Florida resident
✔ Have a Social Security number (or proof of application)
✔ Be pregnant (third trimester if unable to work, or ninth month)
✔ Have children under 18 (or under 19 if a full-time student)
Work and Time Limit Rules
- Work Requirement: Some TCA recipients must participate in work activities unless exempt.
- Time Limit: Adults can receive TCA for a lifetime limit of 48 months.
- Child-Only Cases: No time limit applies for benefits received solely for children.
TCA Payment Dates
TCA benefits are distributed via an EBT card from the 1st to the 28th of each month. The date of deposit depends on your assigned Florida case number:
| Case Number | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| 00-03 | February 1 |
| 04-06 | February 2 |
| 07-10 | February 3 |
| 11-13 | February 4 |
| 14-17 | February 5 |
| 18-20 | February 6 |
| 21-24 | February 7 |
| 25-27 | February 8 |
| 28-31 | February 9 |
| 32-34 | February 10 |
| 35-38 | February 11 |
| 39-41 | February 12 |
| 42-45 | February 13 |
| 46-48 | February 14 |
| 49-53 | February 15 |
| 54-57 | February 16 |
| 58-60 | February 17 |
| 61-64 | February 18 |
| 65-67 | February 19 |
| 68-71 | February 20 |
| 72-74 | February 21 |
| 75-78 | February 22 |
| 79-81 | February 23 |
| 82-85 | February 24 |
| 86-88 | February 25 |
| 89-92 | February 26 |
| 93-95 | February 27 |
| 96-99 | February 28 |
If you do not receive your payment on the expected date, allow at least three business days before contacting the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF).
TCA provides crucial support for families in need, and knowing your deposit date can help you plan ahead. If you have any questions, you can check your EBT account online or contact your local DCF office for assistance.
FAQs
Who qualifies for Florida TCA?
Low-income Florida residents with children or pregnant women.
How is TCA distributed?
Payments are loaded onto an EBT card each month.
What is the TCA time limit?
Adults can receive benefits for a lifetime limit of 48 months.
What if I don’t get my TCA payment?
Wait three business days before contacting Florida DCF.
Can children receive TCA benefits indefinitely?
Yes, child-only cases have no time limit.
