Category Archives: TANF

TANF Increase Is Long Overdue

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless

The DC Council Committee on Human Services is holding a hearing today on Bill 20-414, the “Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Cost-of-Living Adjustment Amendment Act of 2013.” Legal Clinic staff attorney Becky O’Brien submitted the following testimony to the Committee. I … Continue reading →

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With a $140 Million Surplus for DC, There’s No Excuse For Leaving People on the Street!

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless

While the total won’t be finalized for several months, DC Government officials reported this morning that the District is on target to have a surplus of approximately $140 million as Fiscal Year 2012 draws to a close on Sunday. In … Continue reading →

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Crisis Averted for Thousands of DC’s Low-Income Families

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless

“You made a good case, and we listened.” (Mayor Gray to advocates on August 20th, announcing the Gray Administration’s decision to delay the next round of reductions in TANF benefits for six months) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Plea to City Leaders

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless

Ed. note:  The city’s Department of Human Services (DHS) is currently in the process of implementing the D.C. Council’s mandate to move families from the shelter system into housing in order to open up much needed shelter space for new … Continue reading →

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Budget Victory, But No Time To Rest

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless

Budget season is over and it’s been a pretty exciting ride.  This year, the D.C. Council really stepped up and, through restorations and investments, supported many programs relied upon by low-income and no-income D.C. residents. The Council put $4 million … Continue reading →

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