Product Type: Infographic

The Black Families & Legislative History Leading Up to TANF infographic details the evolution of cash assistance programs that have led to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program as we know it today. The timeline begins with the establishment of the Aid to Dependent Children (ADC) grant program in the early 1930s and moves through legislative milestones to help us better understand the current state of the TANF program.

This infographic illustrates how the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program could increase chances for successful employment outcomes by facilitating early access to mental health assessments, ensuring that TANF program participants are connected to resources.

Families experiencing poverty need access to cash assistance to help them afford their basic needs and maintain stability. Families use assistance provided by the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to pay for rent, utilities, diapers, food, transportation, and other necessities. Many families in need may not have access to the program, particularly in states where Black children are more likely to live. This infographic outlines six recommendations to strengthen the effectiveness of the TANF program.