The Impact of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Benefit Requirements and Sanctions on Maternal Material Hardship, Mental Health, and Parental Aggravation.

Andrew L WalkerRachael A SpencerEmily LemonBriana Woods-JaegerKelli A KomroMelvin D Livingston

Published in: Maternal and child health journal (2023)

Federal and state policies should revise requirement programs to increase program accessibility and support the mental health and financial stability of mothers applying for TANF to facilitate sustainable movement into employment.

Keyphrases

mental health
mental illness
public health
quality improvement
birth weight
pregnancy outcomes
body mass index
physical activity
young adults
health insurance
childhood cancer
affordable care act