Reports
TANF Supplemental Grants: Reforming and Restoring Support for Children Who Need it Most
Bruce Lesley, Megan Curran (Former Staff)
Child Abuse & Neglect Poverty & Family Economics
Federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding helps states meet children’s basic needs, like child abuse and neglect prevention and intervention, child care, and even job training. But a flawed block grant formula has put some states at a disadvantage, and Congress’ failure to preserve TANF Supplemental Grants has made the gap wider.