Last Updated: 09/13/2023

Periodically, proposals are put forth to block grant other programs, using TANF as a model of “success.” We have written a number of pieces that show the opposite to be true. You can find links to them below.

Lessons from TANF: Block-Granting a Safety-Net Program Has Significantly Reduced Its Effectiveness | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (cbpp.org)

TANF Shows Why Block Grants Are Bad Deal for States | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (cbpp.org)

Lessons from TANF: Initial Unequal State Block-Grant Funding Formula Grew More Unequal Over Time | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (cbpp.org)

TANF Block Grant Offers a Cautionary Tale for Medicaid | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (cbpp.org)