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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 9Pt. 3Ch. 2Art. 1§ 11216 Tanf Funds Usage Limits

§ 11216 Tanf Funds Usage Limits

Welfare and Institutions Code·California
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§ 11216 Tanf Funds Usage Limits

This law says that money meant to help needy families can only be used for other programs if it doesn't add more people to the list of families needing help. It also says the amount of money given to other programs can't be more than what's already decided in the yearly budget.

Key Takeaways

  • •Money for needy families can be used for other programs, but only if it doesn't make more families need help.
  • •The amount of money used for other programs can't be more than what's already planned in the budget.
  • •This rule is to make sure the money is used wisely and doesn't create more problems.

Example

Imagine a state has $100 to help poor families. They want to use $10 of that money to help people find jobs instead of giving it directly to families.

They can only do this if using that $10 for job help doesn't mean more families will need help later. Also, they can't decide to use $15 for job help if the budget only allows $10.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 11216 Tanf Funds Usage Limits

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant funds or state maintenance of effort funds may only be expended outside of the CalWORKs program if the expenditure does not result in additional caseload to be included in the calculation of the state’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program caseload reduction credit. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the amount of federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant funds authorized for any program except the CalWORKs program shall not be increased above the amount appropriated in the annual Budget Act. (Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 75, Sec. 29.1. Effective July 12, 2006.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Temporary Assistance for Needy FamiliesCalWORKscaseload reduction creditBudget Act

Related Statutes

  • § 10053 Child And Family Services
  • § 10063 Calworks Program Renaming
  • § 10550 Social Services Department Establishment
  • § 10551 Department Structure Overview
  • § 10552 Director Appointment Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 11216.
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