Department of Social Services (765)
| Request Title | Increase TANF Benefit Payments by 2.5 Percent |
| Biennium | 2016-2018 |
| Budget Round | Amended Bill |
| Half Sheet Number | 342 #1c |
Description
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This amendment adds $2.0 million in nongeneral funds the second year from the federal Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) block grant to increase the TANF benefit payment for families participating in the TANF program by 2.5 percent. The current monthly TANF benefit averages $265 per month for a family. Since 1995, when TANF was created, there have only been two increases in the benefit, the most recent was 2.5 percent on July 1, 2016. |
Funding Details
| By Program | Program Code | Program Title | FY 2016 | FY 2017 |
| 452 | Financial Assistance For Self-Sufficiency Programs And Services | $0 | $2,005,343 | |
| By Fund | Fund Code | Fund Title | FY 2016 | FY 2017 |
| 10000 | Federal Trust | $0 | $2,005,343 |
Authorized Position Details
| By Program | Program Code | Program Title | FY 2016 | FY 2017 |
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