| 10c. What
is the maximum cash welfare benefit in Missouri for a single
parent with two children under the age of 6?
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
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