More Than 44% Of Funds For Temporary Assistance For Needy Families Are For Non-Direct Assistance

More than 44% of funds provided for low-income families through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program are used for non-direct assistance that covers the costs of services, such as work preparation, education, and training activities; child care; and child welfare services. TANF provides states with about $16.5 billion in federal funding annually to use for direct assistance stipends and vouchers and for non-direct assistance services needed to foster economic security and family stability. States often combine the federal TANF block grant funds with other federal grants or state general funds to provide the full . . .