Improving TANF economic outcomes with Black participants and families in mind
This NAACFRC research brief highlights the critical need for more detailed, population-specific reporting on employment and earnings outcomes for Black participants in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, revealing that most studies fail to disaggregate results by demographic group. Improved data collection and targeted policy interventions are essential to ensure TANF effectively promotes economic advancement for all families transitioning off assistance.