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Recent Posts on Temporary assistance for needy families

A flow chart illustrating how TANF funds move from HHS to states to service providers and then to participants.

TANF Trends and Its Oversight—Welfare Assistance Continues to Shift Away from Cash Assistance (interactive graphic)

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

When you think of “welfare,” you’re probably thinking of TANF. Temporary Assistance for Needy...

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