Author Budget and Taxes Clare S. Richie Reports FY 2013 Budget Analysis: Human Services January 27, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by GBPI Admin | 7 Comments on FY 2013 Budget Analysis: Human Services The governor’s FY 2013 budget recommends $2.8 million less in state General Funds compared to FY 2012. Secondly, there are shifts in state funds for program transfers in and out of the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) budget to cover administrative expenses ($11 million) and replace federal TANF funds ($20.5 million). The FY 2013 […] Read more » Budget Analysis Clare Richie Department of Human Services FY 2013 Human Services State Budget TANF Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Presentations What Federal TANF Cuts Could Mean to the State Budget January 4, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by GBPI Admin | 1 Comment on What Federal TANF Cuts Could Mean to the State Budget On Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, Voices for Georgia’s Children hosted its eighth annual pre-legislative session breakfast for the Georgia Children’s Advocacy Network (GA-CAN!). GA-CAN! members presented their 2012 legislative priorities and coalition legislative opportunities. GBPI Senior Policy Analyst Clare Richie presented What Federal TANF Cuts Could Mean to the State Budget. Download the PDF. Related report: […] Read more » Clare Richie Presentation TANF Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Press Releases & Statements GBPI Releases New Policy Briefs on SNAP Employment & Training and FY 2012 Allocation of TANF Funds June 23, 2011 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATLANTA – The Georgia Budget & Policy Institute releases two new policy briefs on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment & Training and FY 2012 funding for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Media interviews are welcomed. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Georgia is poised to maximize its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment […] Read more » FY 2012 Press Release SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program TANF Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Budget and Taxes Cash and Safety Net Library Policy Areas Reports Georgia’s Decreasing TANF Funds: An Overview of the FY 2012 Allocation of TANF Funds in Georgia June 22, 2011 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin | 4 Comments on Georgia’s Decreasing TANF Funds: An Overview of the FY 2012 Allocation of TANF Funds in Georgia Georgia has less available federal and state Maintenance of Effort (MOE) funds for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) due to a decreasing federal unobligated balance; cuts to the federal TANF Supplemental Grant; and, an increased reliance on private funds for TANF MOE. Download the PDF. Related Materials: State Directs Majority of TANF Funds […] Read more » Clare Richie Economic Security FY 2012 Reports Safety Net State Budget TANF Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Budget and Taxes Policy Areas Reports New Proposed State Fund Cuts Could Cost Georgia Millions in Federal Funds December 15, 2010 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Staff Proposed state fund cuts for the Department of Human Services current budget and FY 2012 budget could prevent Georgia from meeting its state maintenance of effort (MOE) requirements for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Older Americans Act (OAA) and cost the state millions in federal funds. Download the PDF. Read more » Department of Human Services OAA Older Americans Act Report State Budget TANF Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Budget and Taxes Cash and Safety Net Policy Areas Reports State Directs Majority of TANF Funds to Child Welfare Despite Rise in TANF Recipients for FY 2011 June 24, 2010 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Staff | 2 Comments on State Directs Majority of TANF Funds to Child Welfare Despite Rise in TANF Recipients for FY 2011 Georgia has 13.7% cumulatively less TANF funds than it had to use for families struggling to make ends meet prior to the Great Recession. Even with less available funding and rising poverty, policymakers continue to use 60% of TANF funds to replace state funds for child welfare-related services while cutting TANF funds from state programs […] Read more » Clare Richie Economic Security Report Safety Net State Budget TANF Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
