Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

Education Maria Young, Aug. 03, 2026

Morrisey Offers Explanation On School Voucher Program Issues

A statement from Gov. Patrick Morrisey's office explains that the TANF program will be fully funded through June, 2027 and says he will seek up to $15 million to ensure adequate resources until then.

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Government Chris Schulz, Jul. 31, 2026

Treasurer Pack ‘Outraged’ By State Clothing Voucher Early Closure

State Treasurer Larry Pack said it was unacceptable that the state claims to lack funding to help children while celebrating millions of dollars in budget surplus.

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Government Maria Young, Jul. 29, 2026

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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Government Chris Schulz, Jul. 17, 2026

State Announces Release Of Some TANF Funds After Internal Review

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) announced Thursday that it is releasing Fiscal Year 2027 funding for several programs as its comprehensive review of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs nears completion.

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Government Chris Schulz, Jul. 10, 2026

State To Begin Accepting School Clothing Voucher Applications July 20

The West Virginia Department of Human Services said the program was on hold due to uncertainty over the state’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funding.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Feb. 07, 2024