Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistance is designed to help lift families and children out of poverty. What’s more, boosting the income of families with low wages has been shown to improve children’s academic performance, as well as economic and health outcomes throughout their lives.
Learn more about TANF in Missouri, including eligibility, benefit levels, and how the program has changed over time in MBP’s TANF Chartbook.
