In August, many families in the United States are wondering when they will receive their TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy ...

The TANF program's impact extends beyond immediate financial relief. By providing a stable source of income, TANF enables families to focus on long-term goals such as employment and education.

R&D for Democracy (IFPG) reveals that the recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act not only delivers the most sweeping ...

Funding for programs structured as block grants tends to shrink significantly over time, an investigation of several decades ...

The TANF program began in 1996 as a way to aid families in need, specifically families who cannot support basic needs. The block grants from the TANF program are allocated by the states.

This comes after over $90 million was misused through the program by several companies and individuals, including former NFL quarterback Brett Favre. During the hearing, advocacy organizations ...

Kansas has slashed its cash assistance programs by 40% but increased its foster care prevention spending by $25 million over the past 14 years. Federal Erosion of TANF and SNAP Could Tie States ...

The overall general fund for DSS was cut by $5.3 million. Althoff said cutting the TANF program by 10% is just a part in helping get their general fund back to normal.