Research
Each analysis compares all 50 states and the District of Columbia using the figures published on the state pages. Every finding has its own link, and every number is calculated from the same state data that the state pages use.
- TANF Benefits by State: Maximum Cash Assistance Compared: The median maximum monthly TANF cash benefit for a family of three is $583 across 51 jurisdictions (the 50 states and the District of Columbia).
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SingleMotherGuide.com is an independent state-by-state reference guide and is not affiliated with any government agency. Program amounts and income limits are compiled from official federal and state sources, which are cited on the page, and are reviewed periodically and updated as those sources change.
The information is provided for general guidance and is not legal or financial advice. The administering agency makes the final determination of eligibility and benefit amounts. To report an error, please contact us.
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- Ada Hu