Tennessee Families First Participants To Receive A One-Time Additional Payment

The Tennessee Department Of Human Services (TDHS) Is Providing Extra Support To Thousands Of Families Who Receive Monthly Cash Assistance Through The State’s Families First Program. Households With An Active, Ongoing Case In The Families First Program As Of May 31, 2022, Will Receive A One-Time Payment Of $450 On Their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Cards. This One-Time Payment Will Be Available July 1, 2022.

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TN Welfare Reform Aims To Put More Money In Needy Families’ Pockets

The Tennessee Legislature, In Concert With Human Services And Gov. Lee Are Looking At Ways To Distribute $730 Million In Reserves In The State’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program.

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Tennessee Lawmakers Prepare To Discuss What To Do With $741M Welfare Windfall

When state lawmakers return to Nashville next January, one topic for consideration will be what to do with Tennessee’s $741 million surplus funds from a welfare program for the working poor – a larger surplus than any other state in the nation.

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