What Do You Know About Poverty in Missouri?
10. What is the maximum cash welfare benefit per month in Missouri for a single parent with two children under age 6?
d. Incorrect
The maximum TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) benefit allowed for a family of three would be $292 per month.
The average monthly TANF grant in 2008 was $234 - http://www.dss.mo.gov/re/pdf/fsd/fsd2008.pdf.
For the major provisions of the TANF law, see http://www.dss.mo.gov/fsd/iman/tempasst/appendixb.pdf.
For an article on TANF, see Policy Basics: An Introduction to TANF available on the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Web site.
