Using TANF Funds to Provide Cash to Families
This guide outlines how states can use TANF funds to provide direct cash assistance to families, particularly through flexible mechanisms like nonrecurrent short-term benefits (NRSTs).
The Urban Institute explains how states can use TANF beyond traditional monthly cash assistance to provide short-term, flexible cash payments to low-income families.
The document highlights the benefits of direct cash, including improved child well-being, family stability, and long-term economic outcomes, while offering guidance on how states can navigate federal rules, define eligible populations, and design programs that maximize family support.
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