A loving mother sits on the floor in a sunny room, with her three young daughters. The mother rummages through a box of toys. The youngest daughter takes a running leap onto the sofa, as the two older girls play on the floor contently.
HUD’s proposed rule would allow work requirements and two-year limits on rental assistance, risking more evictions and homelessness. Evidence shows these policies do not improve employment or income, and they could divert resources from effective housing supports. Advocates argue HUD should expand assistance, not punish…
Republicans cite the creation of the TANF block grant as a model for other programs. But what have we learned over 15 years of experience with the TANF block grant?
