Vote better food, softer mattresses Oct 7, 2008
11 addressed Education Increase access of low income African Americans to higher education (1513) Establish teaching residency programs (1574) Increase early intervention services (2111) Middle school curriculum improvements (2227) Public database of scholarships, fellowships and financial aid (2428) Summer learning programs (116) TANF financial education promotion (924) Higher education (1642) Build capacity at community colleges (379) Campus law enforcement in emergencies (1228) Support for... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
The price of a $700 billion bailout Sep 22, 2008
Instead of Wall Street putting in the same stringent cost-effective measures that are placed on TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) recipients it would appear wealthy business executives were allowed to do what ever they wanted. Now the public has been asked to bail them out while they retire and walk away with millions. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Congressional GOP revival? Sep 20, 2008
According to this , there were 3,880,321 people collecting TANF in 2007. Half of those would be 194,016 people voting for free money. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
NPCO plans health fair Jun 28, 2008
Immunization services will be provided by Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services, the Harris County Hospital District will supply information on obtaining Gold Cards, and Health Education; the Community Health Choices will offer a variety of health insurance options like Texas Medicaid, STAR, CHIP; the Children s Center, Inc. will provide assistance with completing forms to apply for Medicaid, CHIP, CHIP Perinatal, Women s Health, Food Stamps, TANF and long term care for the aged... (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
Abortion as campaign issue Jun 19, 2008
I m assuming too that all the pro-lifers will also agree to all TANF program funding if Roe v. Wade is ever overturned ... If abortions were outlawed, you d have no problem with TANF increases, right ... And, if you ll notice, I ve had no response from the pro-lifers in regards to being a foster parent, and supporting TANF increases. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
McCain Picks Perfect Venue to Debunk His Reformer Rhetoric Jun 4, 2008
The amendment would grant access to Medicaid to Hurricane Katrina victims for up to five months; it also provided full federal funding for Medicaid in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama for up to one year; provide $800 million to compensate providers caring for Katrina evacuees; it temporarily suspended the Medicare Part B late enrollment penalty; and permit states hit by or serving evacuees to access the TANF Contingency Fund. It would be offset with funds unspent by the FEMA. [2005 Senate Vote... (PR Newswire)
The Best Poverty-Fighting Bet Jun 3, 2008
In 15 minutes, the organization's software tools calculate a family's eligibility for a host of benefitspublic assistance (TANF and other welfare-to-work initiatives), food stamps, Medicaid, housing and child care subsidies, health care, school lunch programs, heating assistance, Social Security disability, and tax credits. SingleStop counselors then provide families with tailored legal and financial advicehow to stave off eviction with new rent money or vouchers, how to consolidate debt... (Slate)
It's April 15: Do You Know Where Your Income Tax Dollars Are Going? Apr 15, 2008
For every $100 in income tax: -- $32 goes to national defense -- $19 goes to interest on the national debt -- $15 goes to supplemental programs such as TANF, child tax credits, and farm subsidies -- $14 goes to health -- $6 goes to education, employment, and social services -- $4 goes to transportation -- $2 goes to administration of justice -- $2 goes to environment and natural resources -- $2 goes to international affairs -- $1 goes to community and regional development -- $1 goes to... (PR Newswire)
Our Opinion People must take responsibility for choices Apr 13, 2008
You cannot get BOTH child support and a Temporary Assistance (TANF) check from the state. You get one or the other. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
The cost of teen pregnancy Apr 6, 2008
If more money were spent on resources aimed at preventing pregnancy among teens, Ashley said, it would have a dramatic affect on the amount taxpayers spend each year for programs like WIC, Medicaid, TANF and food stamps for teen parents, almost half of which end up requiring some type of government assistance. The statistics speak for themselves, Ashley said. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
MidPenn Legal Services Holds Public Benefits Seminar Apr 4, 2008
Beers, a public benefits advocate and paralegal, touched on various welfare benefits available through the county assistance office, including two cash assistance programs-general assistance and Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF) ... In comparison, the federally-funded TANF program normally involves those with children and has a five-year lifetime limit on receiving cash assistance ... Beers noted individuals can still work for a living and receive cash through TANF as 50 percent of their... (Fulton County News, PA)
Require drug tests for welfare checks Oct 27, 2007
With TANF where a person gets an actual monetary benefit they have many stipulations that they must comply with to get their benefit ... Welfare as it is called is now known as TANF, Temporary Aid for Needy Families ... Who are these people on TANF. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Mayor proposes new focus for racism task force Sep 11, 2007
TWO CENTS WORTH wrote on Sep 9, 2007 11:07 AM:" IF THE MAYOR WILL MAKE A DECLARATION THAT ALL PEOPLE COMING FORTH WILL NOT BE RETALIATED AGAINST BY LAW ENFORCEMENT, CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT, DSS, TANF, FBI..I BET YOU'D GET AT THE TRUTH ALOT FASTER. IF YOU DON'T OFFER A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIORMENT TO THIS PROCESS YOU HAVE STARTED THAN IT WILL BE PROCESSED IN THE COMMUNITIES EYES AS LIP SERVICE. YOU NEED TO HEAR THE STORIES OF THOSE MOST EFFECTED BY RACISM IN OUR COMMUNITY, A SHIRT AND TIE, A... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Utah is 'stingiest' in aid for the poor Jul 12, 2007
Utah also has a three-year lifetime limit on eligibility for TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), compared to a five-year limit in most other states. And the state also has one of the lowest take-up rates for Food Stamps, although it's not clear why, noted Voices for Utah Children executive director Karen Crompton. (Deseret News)
Trained moms earn more Apr 8, 2007
Today only about 300 families are on the TANF program. Of the 300, 70 to 75 percent are grandparents taking care of grandchildren or relatives who are caregivers, said Amanda Aguilar, a consultant with the Department of Family Services. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
School News & Notes Mar 31, 2007
Bring with you: birth certificate, child s up-to-date immunization records, 2006 Income Tax Return or employer s statement, TANF and/or Child Support documentation if applicable, Medicaid card/CHP+ or insurance card. Energy-saving SEI workshops. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Happy departure: Family the first to leave housing project for a home of their very own Mar 3, 2007
t's scary to know I'd no longer receive food stamps or TANF (Temporary Aid for Needy Families). Even though I wanted to let it go and hated to be in the system, it was scary. (Missoulian, MT)
Report: Williamson County on annual poverty watch list Feb 18, 2007
Additionally, only 2 out of 10 people who are eligible for housing support or TANF actually receive the benefit. This new analysis was provided by the Center for Economic and Policy Research whose forthcoming report includes additional analyses on the receipt of the Earned Income Tax Credit, Medicaid/SCHIP, and Child Care Subsidies. (Marion Daily Republican, IL)
10 Tips: Grandparent raising grandkids Jan 30, 2007
Instead of plunging head-long in this direction, find out whether your grandchild or your family , your states (TANF) program or. 3. (MSNBC -- Business)
