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State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Policies: Welfare Rules Database Expansion
Self-Sufficiency, Welfare & Employment

Graphical Overview of State TANF Policies as of July 2018

September 3, 2020

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If a family needs help covering their expenses during a period of financial hardship, will they qualify for temporary cash assistance? If so, how much assistance can they receive each month, and for how long can they receive it? The answers to these questions depend not only on the family’s circumstances but also on where they live.