Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Coverage of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families in the Nexus archive.
- Feds face multistate lawsuit over bid to release low-income assistance records
A coalition of 24 states and Washington, D.C. sued the Trump administration over a decision to release personal information from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, including Social Security numbers and immigration status. The lawsuit claims the administration's action violates privacy laws and targets states' antipoverty programs.
- Trump administration ends attempt to freeze $10B in federal funds for blue states
The Trump administration rescinded its attempt to freeze $10 billion in childcare and social assistance funding for five states, following a federal judge's pause on the action. The affected states—California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York—had sued, claiming the move was politically motivated and unconstitutional.
- NY families left $62 million in summer food benefits unspent last year. Here’s how to claim your $120 now.
New York families left $62 million in unspent Summer EBT food benefits last year, with $120 per child available for eligible families until Sept. 8. The program aims to combat hunger during school closures, but 26% of issued funds went unused, reverting to the federal government.