Department of Social Services (765)
| Request Title | Increase TANF Benefit |
| Biennium | 2016-2018 |
| Budget Round | Initial Bill |
| Half Sheet Number | 342 #2c |
Description
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This amendment increases the cash benefit for the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program by 2.5 percent on July 1, 2016. The current monthly TANF benefit averages $259 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 January 1, 2016. The funding is from the federal TANF block grant. |
Funding Details
| By Program | Program Code | Program Title | FY 2016 | FY 2017 |
| 452 | Financial Assistance For Self-Sufficiency Programs And Services | $2,215,665 | $2,437,332 | |
| By Fund | Fund Code | Fund Title | FY 2016 | FY 2017 |
| 10000 | Federal Trust | $2,215,665 | $2,437,332 |
Authorized Position Details
| By Program | Program Code | Program Title | FY 2016 | FY 2017 |
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