Question

What does the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program provide?

Answer 1

It provides financial and medical assistance, food assistance, and other supportive services to needy persons and family’s. Each program has eligibility requirements from state and or federal law.

Answer 2

Answer: below

Step-by-step explanation:

Cash assistance:

-Varies greatly from state to state

-Assistance largely depends on the size of the

family, income, and shelter costs.

-Only one parent is counted in family size, even if both

parents are able to work

-First $200/month of income is not counted

-Incentive to work

Funded services:

- Child care

- Transportation

- Mental health counseling

- Child abuse prevention and early intervention

- Eligibility for TANF-funded services

- For families not receiving cash assistance and are at 200% of the

poverty line.

- $3,299 per month for a family of three