Application for Diversion Services
Diversion Services provide a one-time payment of up to $2,000.00 to family units that are otherwise eligible for TANF. (Excluding child only and minor parent cases) The purpose is to help avoid dependency on assistance by addressing short- term financial needs due to a crisis. Applicants can apply for Diversion services one year from the date the last Diversion closed. A family unit may receive 10 Diversions per lifetime.
Eligibility Criteria
- If living within the boundaries of the Quinault Indian Reservation, there must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe in the family unit. If living outside the boundaries of the Quinault Indian Reservation, but in Grays Harbor County or lower Jefferson County, there must be an enrolled member of the Quinault Indian Nation in the family unit.
- Total income for the family must not exceed the income limitations based on the size of the family unit. Income limitations are 300% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for the year in which the application is received.
2025 Federal Poverty Guidelines:
| Family Unit Size | Income Limit |
| 1 | $46,950.00 |
| 2 | $63,450.00 |
| 3 | $79,950.00 |
| 4 | $96,450.00 |
| 5 | $112,950.00 |
| 6 | $129,450.00 |
| 7 | $145,950.00 |
| 8 | $162,450.00 |
| 9 | $178,950.00 |
| 10 | $195,450.00 |
The application cannot be processed without the following documents:
- Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB)
- Last 60 days of income
- Social Security Cards
- Certified Birth Certificate – Program can assist in ordering if unable to provide.
- Proof of school enrollment for each child aged 6 years and older. Proof is not required if applying when school is not in session. (Summer)
- Proof of pregnancy
- Custody order or parenting plan that shows the children are in the home at least 51% of the time. Or a notarized statement from the non-custodial parent acknowledging the custodial parent has the children at least 51% and is applying for Diversion services with the child included in the family unit. This is only required if a parent is out of the home.
For all required documentation, please ask if you need assistance in acquiring or do not understand what it is that you must provide.
Applications may be submitted online below, or:
- in person
- by email to: tanf@quinalt.org
- by fax to: 360-537-1265
Prefer to download a PDF of this form?
If you would prefer to download and either fill in digitally or print this form, it is available as a PDF:
Then submit by:
- email to TANF@quinault.org
- bringing to any of our offices either during normal business hours or leaving in one of the drop-boxes anytime
- by fax: 360-537-1265
A letter of notification will be sent no later than two business days after an application is received, indicating the status as approved, denied, or pending. Applications may pend for 15 business days from the date of application and if not complete it will be denied.
Once approved, a monthly cash grant will be processed.