Bureau for Family Assistance

Public Comment Open On State TANF Plan

The TANF program has come under increased scrutiny this year, with state audits showing deficits, a delayed assistance rollout and claims of fraud and misuse by recipients.

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Funds Depleted For Clothing Vouchers; Chairman Says ‘There Wasn’t Any Reduction’

Against the backdrop of uncertainty about the state's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funding, applications for West Virginia’s School Clothing Allowance program opened later than usual this year – and closed earlier than expected.

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Applications Now Open For School Clothing Stipend

Children attending West Virginia schools can receive financial assistance for school-wear purchases in the form of a $200 electronic benefit transfer (EBT) credit.

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State Accepting Public Comments On The Future Of TANF

Public comments will be accepted on the Federal Fiscal Year 2024 State Plan for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF program.

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