Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

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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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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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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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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