Political Quotes

“Last year, Missouri provided $6.3 million in TANF funding to pregnancy resource centers. This funding is provided for mothers and fathers for nonmedical support, such as baby clothes and formula, and support for families until the age of 1. Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record a letter from the Missouri Department of Social Services to the Administration for Children and Families opposing any restrictions on using TANF for these critical services. Missouri Department of Social Services, November 30, 2023. Re Strengthening Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) as a Safety Net and Work Program (RIN 0970-AC99). Administration for Children and Families, Office of Family Assistance, Washington, DC. To Whom it May Concern: The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) has reviewed in detail the Notice of Public Rulemaking (NPRM), RIN 0970-AC99, issued by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) on October 2, 2023. Below, please find DSS' comments on the proposed rule. DSS believes the proposed rule should be modified significantly before being enacted. Our comments are in three main areas: Allowability of youth services designed to break the cycle of poverty, Allowability of programs that support pregnant women and positive outcomes for their children, and Allowability of using third party expenditures to meet TANF MOE requirements.…”