Tattered TANF
One in three children in DC is in a household in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. That shocking statistic points to serious systemic problems, but it also demonstrates the...
View ArticleDelay the TANF Time Limit Cut & Protect 6,000 Vulnerable Families
In 2011, the District announced that it would implement lifetime time limits for receipt of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). TANF is a federal benefit intended to provide income...
View ArticleGuest Blog: Cutting TANF Would Hurt Domestic Violence Survivors
This blog is re-posted from the DC Fiscal Policy Institute: http://www.dcfpi.org/guest-blog-cutting-tanf-would-hurt-domestic-violence-survivors. Written by Andrea Gleaves, Strategic Partnerships...
View ArticleGuest Blog: TANF is a Lifeline for DC’s Most Vulnerable Kids
This blog is re-posted from the DC Fiscal Policy Institute: http://www.dcfpi.org/guest-blog-tanf-is-a-lifeline-for-dcs-most-vulnerable-kids. Written by Kimberly Waller, Senior Policy Attorney at...
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