A Two-Generation Approach for TANF in Washington State
This case statement from the Washington Budget and Policy Center highlights the need to restructure Washington states’ WorkFirst program (the state’s version of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) by taking a two-generation approach to support employment pathways for women with low incomes.
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