As TANF turns 30, it is time to replace misguided conversations about fraud with dialogue rooted in dignity. That shift demands a person‑centered process, and one that allows frontline staff to serve as partners rather than gatekeepers.
Topic
cash assistance
Hetling, Yeo, & McFarland Research Easing Administrative Burden in the Public Safety Net
A study by Rutgers researchers Andrea Hetling, Vee Yeo, and Lillian McFarland found that trauma-informed approaches, strong case management, peer support, and flexible services can make public safety net programs more accessible and effective for survivors.
Ph.D. candidate Stephanie Holcomb is recipient of Horowitz Foundation social science research grant
She is one of 25 scholars chosen to receive a social science research grant to support her dissertation research on how county-level administration of cash assistance affects program access and equity.