Research-To-Practice Brief

Promoting Strong Families through TANF: Connecting TANF and WIC

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program plays a key role in promoting strength and stability for families experiencing poverty. By helping families to meet their basic needs, obtain employment, and nurture healthy family relationships, TANF programs can foster long-term family wellbeing and economic independence. States have significant flexibility to use TANF funds to address unique family needs and accomplish any of the four purposes of TANF.

The Office of Family Assistance released a series of briefs that highlight innovative and strategic ways that states are leveraging TANF funds to strengthen families and communities by building capacity for self-sufficiency and economic independence. This brief explains the gap between Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program and TANF participation and suggests that there is room to increase support for families in need. The brief highlights how state TANF agencies could work to increase participation in WIC to fulfill the TANF purpose one.

Source
OFA Peer TA
Topics/Subtopics
Family Strengthening
Supportive Services
SNAP/Food Assistance
TANF Program Administration
Collaborations and Partnerships
Publication Date
2025-05-15
Section/Feed Type
PeerTA Resources (OFA Initiatives)
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TANF Regulatory Codes
45 CFR Part 260.20 – (a)