Benefits by State
TANF Benefits by State 2025
TANF Benefits
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$400
$600
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$1,000
$1,200
State | TANF Benefits 2022↓ | 1996-2022 Change Adjusted For Inflation | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | New Hampshire | $1,151 | 15% |
 | California | $925 | -15% |
 | Alaska | $923 | -45% |
 | Vermont | $811 | -25% |
 | New York | $789 | -25% |
 | Wyoming | $781 | 19% |
 | Connecticut | $771 | -33% |
 | Maryland | $727 | 7% |
 | Rhode Island | $721 | -29% |
 | Massachusetts | $712 | -26% |
 | South Dakota | $668 | -15% |
 | District of Columbia | $665 | -12% |
 | Washington | $654 | -34% |
 | Wisconsin | $653 | -31% |
 | Minnesota | $641 | -34% |
 | Maine | $628 | -18% |
 | Montana | $588 | -26% |
 | Virginia | $587 | -9% |
 | Colorado | $559 | -14% |
 | New Jersey | $559 | -28% |
 | Illinois | $549 | -20% |
 | Ohio | $542 | -13% |
 | West Virginia | $542 | 18% |
 | Oregon | $506 | -40% |
 | Utah | $498 | -34% |
 | Michigan | $492 | -41% |
 | North Dakota | $486 | -38% |
 | Nebraska | $485 | -27% |
 | Louisiana | $484 | 40% |
 | New Mexico | $447 | -37% |
 | Kansas | $429 | -45% |
 | Iowa | $426 | -45% |
 | Pennsylvania | $403 | -45% |
 | Nevada | $386 | -39% |
 | Delaware | $338 | -45% |
 | South Carolina | $323 | -11% |
 | Idaho | $309 | -47% |
 | Florida | $303 | -45% |
 | Missouri | $292 | -45% |
 | Oklahoma | $292 | -48% |
 | Indiana | $288 | -45% |
 | Georgia | $280 | -45% |
 | Arizona | $278 | -56% |
 | North Carolina | $272 | -45% |
 | Kentucky | $262 | -45% |
 | Mississippi | $260 | 19% |
 | Alabama | $215 | -28% |
 | Arkansas | $204 | -45% |
In the realm of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits across the United States, a diverse landscape emerges, reflecting varying levels of support for low-income families in different states. TANF benefits serve as a crucial lifeline for many families facing financial hardship, providing assistance to cover essential needs such as housing, food, and childcare. However, disparities exist among states in terms of the generosity of these benefits, with some states offering more robust support than others.
States like New Hampshire and California lead the pack with relatively higher TANF benefit levels, providing vital aid to eligible households. Conversely, states such as Arizona and Mississippi offer lower benefit amounts, posing challenges for families struggling to make ends meet. These discrepancies highlight the importance of ongoing efforts to address income inequality and ensure equitable access to support services for vulnerable populations nationwide.
