Cash Assistance provides eligible low-income individuals and families with regular direct cash payments to cover basic needs like food, housing, and utilities. The primary federal program is Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), which promotes self-sufficiency through time-limited aid, job training, and child care support for families with children.
Renters facing energy bills may qualify for LIHEAP assistance alongside cash programs.
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