Asset Building Program and Partners Recommend Best Practices for TANF Payment Card Contracts
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Currently, families participating in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program (TANF/cash assistance) often must pay significant fees and surcharges to withdraw their benefits at an ATM. In California, fees charged to recipients of TANF and other public assistance programs added up to $19 million in 2012, according to a new report from CRC. Since families’ average monthly grants are only a few hundred dollars, these small fees can have a significant impact on their ability to make ends meet.
To read more about the suggested best practices, visit CRC’s blog: Asset Building Program and Partners Recommend Best Practices for TANF Payment Card Contracts
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