What's Happening with TANF Caseloads: Strict Rules Force Thousands of Kids Off the Rolls
March 9, 2005

In 2003 the legislature enacted several changes to the TANF cash assistance program that have made it much harder for very poor families to remain in this important program.

Written by Celia Hagert, Center for Public Policy Priorities

In 2003 the legislature enacted several changes to the TANF cash assistance program that have made it much harder for very poor families to remain in this important program. Since implementing these changes, TANF enrollment has fallen 26 percent and an average of more than 14,000 children a month have lost their benefits. As the 79th Legislature considers changes to these TANF policies, CPPP presents an analysis of the TANF caseload decline and the impact of strict sanction policies, and recommends a more reasonable sanction policy that helps--rather than hurts--poor children. To read the full policy page, Click here

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