NOTICE:

Beginning August 4th, the Department of Social Services has partnered with the state’s Community Action Agencies (CAA) to distribute the one-time $300 grocery card to those who have lost their SNAP benefits due to federal work rules eligibility changes. Individuals who have lost their SNAP benefits because of these changes should reach out directly to their local CAA. More information about the ABAWD changes are located on SNAP Time Limits webpage. If you need additional food pantry, soup kitchen or mobile food assistance, visit 211 Connecticut website or Connecticut Foodshare website

Changes to SNAP and HUSKY Health work rules can be hard to understand. But many people will not lose their benefits. The Department of Social Services has made two prescreeners available - one for SNAP and one for HUSKY - to determine whether these changes apply to you. Find out more about how it will impact you on our H.R.1 changes to SNAP and HUSKY Health website and DSS Benefits and H.R.1 website , which answers questions about work requirements and exemptions for SNAP and HUSKY (Medicaid).



TANF state plans and federal reports


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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant State Plan

These plans describe Connecticut’s programs that furnish financial assistance and services to families to fulfill the purposes of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Connecticut uses TANF funds across multiple agencies to provide a coordinated set of supports — including cash assistance, employment services, childcare, and family support — aimed at promoting work and family stability. Each of the programs is designed to meet at least one of the 4 TANF purposes.

CT TANF State Plan 2024 - 2026

CT TANF State Plan 2021 - 2023

 

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Caseload Reduction Report

The federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant includes specific performance expectations and requirements to help federal and state governments measure program success. All states are required to meet specific work participation rates, which reflect the percentage of families receiving TANF assistance that must be engaged in federally defined work activities.  The caseload reduction report (ACF-202) provides an analysis of case activity including activity related to changes in eligibility criteria.

Connecticut FFY26 Caseload Reduction Report

Connecticut FFY25 Caseload Reduction Report

Connecticut FFY24 Caseload Reduction Report

Connecticut FFY23 Caseload Reduction Report

Connecticut FFY22 Caseload Reduction Report 

 

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Annual Report

The TANF ACF-204 is an annual report that states and territories submit to the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to detail their Maintenance of Effort (MOE) expenditures and describe the characteristics of their Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs. This report is used to monitor how states are using their resources, provides information for the ACF's annual report to Congress, and helps assess the need for legislative changes.

Connecticut FFY 25 Annual Report

Connecticut FFY 24 Annual Report

Connecticut FFY 23 Annual Report

Connecticut FFY 22 Annual Report

Connecticut FFY 21 Annual Report


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