TANF 101: Cash Assistance

By Elizabeth Lower-Basch and Ashley Burside

Updated: July 7, 2026

This brief, part of the TANF 101 series, provides in-depth information on cash assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant.

Download the updated brief here. 

TANF 101

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