Welfare Reform/TANF
State-by-State Numbers: Effective Jobs Program to End September 30
“An emergency jobs program through which 37 states have provided subsidized jobs for nearly 250,000 otherwise unemployed parents and youth — helping families, businesses, and communities across America weather the recession — will end September 30 unless the Senate joins the House in voting to extend it.” Read more
State-specific press releases:
Colorado | Connecticut | Illinois | Minnesota | Ohio | Pennsylvania | South Carolina
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Basics
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant provides federal funds to states for income assistance programs for poor families with children, welfare-to-work efforts, work supports such as child care, and other social services for low-income families. Roughly 4 million Americans receive TANF-funded assistance.
Policy Basics:
- An Introduction to TANF
Featured Experts
The Center conducts research and analysis on federal TANF issues as well as state policy choices and implementation issues. We also provide technical assistance to state policymakers and policy analysts to help states design their TANF programs to reach more eligible families and meet families’ particular needs.
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Off the Charts Blog Post: In Case You Missed It…
September 3, 2010
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Press Release: Ohio Counties Will Be Unable to Expand Successful Jobs Programs if U.S. Senate Fails to Extend TANF Emergency Fund
September 2, 2010
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Press Release: ‘Hire Colorado’ Jobs Program to End if U.S. Senate Fails to Extend TANF Emergency Fund
September 2, 2010
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Press Release: Minnesota Subsidized Jobs Program Will Be Scaled Back if U.S. Senate Fails to Extend TANF Emergency Fund
September 2, 2010
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Press Release: South Carolina Will Be Unable to Continue Successful Jobs Program if U.S. Senate Fails to Extend TANF Emergency Fund
September 2, 2010
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