Continued Increases in TANF Benefit Levels Are Critical to Helping Families Meet Their Needs and Thrive

TANF can play a key role in ensuring that eligible families can meet their needs. Although some states increased their cash benefit levels between July 2022 and July 2023 much more can be done to improve TANF benefit levels.

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