Poverty in Missouri Quiz

For Individuals Concerned About Poverty in Missouri

College of Human Environmental Science, Department of Consumer and Family Economics
University Outreach and Extension, University of Missouri—Columbia

What Do You Know About Poverty in Missouri?

10d. 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 2006 was $235
http://www.dss.mo.gov/re/pdf/fsd/fsd2006.pdf

For the major provisions of the TANF law, see http://www.dss.mo.gov/fsd/tempa.htm

For a series of TANF articles from the Center on Budget & Policy Priorities, see http://www.cbpp.org/tanfseries.htm.

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Brenda Procter, 573-882-3820; procterb@missouri.edu

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