Department of Social Services (765)
| Request Title | Increase TANF cash assistance benefits by five percent |
| Biennium | 2018-2020 |
| Budget Round | Amended Bill |
| Half Sheet Number | 340 #3c |
Description
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This amendment provides $300,000 from the general fund and $3.2 million from nongeneral funds the second year to increase Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) benefits by five percent. The last increase in benefits was a 2.5 percent increase in July 2017. The average monthly payment for a TANF family is $314. The general fund reflects the increase for the TANF Unemployed Parent program which is state-funded. |
Funding Details
| By Program | Program Code | Program Title | FY 2018 | FY 2019 |
| 452 | Financial Assistance For Self-Sufficiency Programs And Services | $0 | $3,500,000 | |
| By Fund | Fund Code | Fund Title | FY 2018 | FY 2019 |
| 01000 | General Fund | $0 | $300,000 | |
| 10000 | Federal Trust | $0 | $3,200,000 |
Authorized Position Details
| By Program | Program Code | Program Title | FY 2018 | FY 2019 |
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