Link to Visualization Index
There are two tables, the first table displays the distribution of TANF Funds. This includes, TANF Block Grant, Tribal TANF, Tittle XX Transfer, TANF Carryforward Available and TANF Available, along with the associated funding amounts for two fiscal years.
The second table breaks down funding by program usage, including CalWORKs TANF: Grants, Services, Administration, Child Care and Automation, Additional CDSS Programs outside of CalWORKs: EA-FC, CWS, CWS Automation and State Support. Lastly, it displays Programs outside of CDSS: Other state agencies Pass-through and Student Aid Commission Transfer, ending with Total TANF used. This table also displays data for two fiscal years: 2025-26 and 2026-27
The state accurately accounts for the use of federal, state, and other funding sources that support the program, and it helps align actual expenditures with the funds that were budgeted. This process helps prevent program disruptions, ensures that resources are efficiently used, and allows for adjustments in services like cash assistance, child care, and work support programs, which are vital for the well-being of low-income families in California.
No significant policy changes in the most recent 12 months.
This table provides information about the use of federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) research funds. The table displays three years of actual and estimated expenditures by each research project. This information helps partners understand how CDSS uses TANF funds to assess the effectiveness of the CalWORKs program.
The Allocation of TANF Research Funds is crucial because it enables the collection of data to assess and improve the effectiveness of the program for low-income families. These funds support research that evaluates how well the program meets its goals of reducing poverty, promoting self-sufficiency, and improving employment outcomes.
The allocation of research funds strengthens the CalWORKs program by providing the data necessary to optimize its impact on vulnerable populations, guide policy improvements, and ensure that public funds are used effectively and transparently.