After Congress ended extra cash aid for families, communities tackle child poverty alone
The 2021 expanded child tax credit brought the child poverty rate in the U.S. to a historic low. But when Congress […] ...
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Only a fraction of families leaving Rapid Rehousing approved for housing vouchers
Only 97 families leaving Rapid Rehousing have been approved for permanent housing assistance, according to DCHA.
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Potential trial date set for former WWE wrestler charged with theft of millions in Mississippi welfare scandal
A potential trial date has been set for former professional wrestler Theodore “Ted” Marvin DiBiase Jr. He was charged ...
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Lorain County Job and Family Services authorizes new programs for temporary assistance for needy families
shoe and jacket program for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) eligible households of Lorain County, according to a news release. Lorain County Job & Family Services strives to provide ...
MS welfare director, advocates talk TANF with state Dems. Tuesday. What did they say?
Among chief concerns expressed at a TANF hearing held at the state capitol Tuesday, Mississippi Department of Human Services officials and reform advocates both want increased access to the state's ...
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Oklahoma ‘Strong Dads’ programs empower over 700 fathers
In a step to strengthen families and increase father involvement, Oklahoma Human Services’ Temporary Assistance for Needy ...
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Public assistance: A lifeline Montanans can’t afford to lose | Erin Switalski
Thankfully, many families have access to public assistance programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ...
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Welfare: What It Is and Who Qualifies
The federal government gives grant money to each state through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Eligibility for benefits is based on income levels and family size.