Question about Welfare/TANF
| July 12th, 2006Does anyone know what day of the month TANF is dispersed to recipients?
My impression is that the date TANF payments are dispersed varies from person to person. But it’s also been implied, in a post I read recently, that TANF payments are dispersed to everyone on the first of each month. (I say “implied” instead of “said” because the post I read referred to “welfare.” But the main form of cash payments from welfare are TANF, and it’s been that way since Clinton-era Welfare Reform, as far as I know).
Is there anyone reading this who can give a definitive answer? If so, I’d really appreciate hearing from you, either via email or in the comments. Thanks!
July 12th, 2006 at 11:47 am
Since TANF is a state program, I’d imagine that each state can decide how it wants to do it. But that’s just an educated guess.
But now I’m intrigued about why you want to know. Prolly none of my business, I know.
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July 12th, 2006 at 11:49 am
He’s planning an elaborate scam against Portland welfare recipients and needs to know whether he needs to get everybody all at once, or if he can just go door to door and scoop up the marks as their checks come in.
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July 12th, 2006 at 12:04 pm
In Virginia TANF checks are dated the first of the month and mailed on the first business day of the month.
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July 12th, 2006 at 12:55 pm
TANF is funded via a block grant from the federal government to each state, so each state sets its own rules consistent with federal guidelines. Not all TANF recipients receive checks. Some might get funds transferred directly to a bank account. Best way to find out is to call the human services division of the county or city that you live in. They typically take applications and provide information in most states.
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July 12th, 2006 at 1:26 pm
What’s TANF?
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July 12th, 2006 at 1:34 pm
Temporary Aid to Needy Families
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July 12th, 2006 at 1:52 pm
Thanks!
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July 12th, 2006 at 3:22 pm
“why you want to know.”
If i’m reading minds here right, it’s to debunk apart a myth* that was recently referenced to in a debate about race in fashion.
*How come there isn’t a good term for this anymore? Old wives tale is obviously passe, and i’m not sure i like urban legend any better…
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July 12th, 2006 at 3:23 pm
It is my understanding that public assistance grants are issued by local government. They are responsible for the administration of the TANF grant money that the State’s received. So for instance, in New York State, the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance in the New York State agency that receives the block grant and tthe New York City agency that administers the distribution of benefits is the Human Resources Administration. Further, there is a scattered distribution cycle. People receive their benefits every two weeks, but again it varies on the date. For some it is the first monthly installment might fall on the 3rd of the month and then they would receive the 2nd installment 2 weeks from that date and for others it maybe the 5th of every month. It varies.
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July 12th, 2006 at 3:44 pm
Amp, are you not a Hip Hop fan??? (Bone Thugs in Harmony??) Anyways when i was growing up in Ohio it was the first of the month, but that was when it was AFDC, and it wsa before they got those cards. Things could have since changed.
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July 12th, 2006 at 4:13 pm
How come there isn’t a good term for this anymore?
“Misconception”?
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July 12th, 2006 at 8:43 pm
s been that way since Clinton-era Welfare Reform, as far as I know). Is there anyone reading this who can give a definitive answer? If so, I’d really appreciate hearing from you, either via email or in the comments. Thanks! posted 2:45 pm at Alas, a blog
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July 12th, 2006 at 8:54 pm
How come there isn’t a good term for this anymore? Old wives tale is obviously passe, and i’m not sure i like urban legend any better…
I personally call it “Snopes-bait”.
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July 13th, 2006 at 9:15 am
In every state I’ve ever lived in, it was the first of the month . . . you can tell by the crowded grocery stores in low-income neighbourhoods.
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July 13th, 2006 at 11:56 am
After a moment’s visit to here, it looks like local (CA) policy is to spread Food Stamps over 10 days and Cash Benefits over 3 days. Of course, my county is one of the four that hasn’t converted over to EBT cards yet…
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July 13th, 2006 at 7:33 pm
It’s still the first of the month. Sometimes the last day of the month, if the first is a holiday or Sunday.
In Wisconsin foodstamps come at different times of the month. they usually determine when you’re getting your stamps by the last 4 digits of your social security number.
SSI comes on the first of the month and Social Security comes on the 3rd.
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July 14th, 2006 at 7:25 pm
I call it welfare bashing.
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July 15th, 2006 at 4:21 pm
I’m a current TANF / Food Stamp recipient in Oregon. Bean is right about how and when benefits are distributed here. And to Jane Gault: Most public assistance recipients don’t buy their groceries with TANF cash (how would the rent and utilities get paid?), they use Food Stamps.
P.S. I’m also curious why you asked…
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