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New data: Of the 1 million kids at risk of losing cash assistance under the House R bill, more than half would be pushed into deep poverty or even further into deep poverty than they already are if their families lose TANF. #DebtCeiling #KidsNotCuts
More than 100,000 children in families that are in poverty would be at risk of losing #TANF cash assistance and being pushed into deep poverty, meaning with incomes below 50% of the poverty line (about $1,000 a month for a family of 3).
About another 400,000 children in families who are already in deep poverty would be at risk of losing #TANF cash assistance and being pushed further into deep poverty.
The deeper a child’s poverty, the greater their risk of the poor outcomes associated with too little cash to meet basic needs. 
Of the over 500,000 children at risk of being pushed into, or more deeply into, deep poverty, about 35 percent are Black and 30 percent are Latino. Taking away their #TANF would deepen the inequities that are already present in the program due to systemic racism.
Let’s remember: In most places, rent alone costs more than $1,000/mo. The national median rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is about $1,300. 75% of eligible households don’t get help w/ rent & SNAP & Medicaid don’t pay for things like clothes, transportation or diapers. #CashMatters
The President has said that he will not support legislation that would increase poverty. The House Republican TANF provisions fail that test. More here: cbpp.org/research/incom…
Techy details: Using data from Census’ SIPP survey for the last six months of 2017, the latest period with reliable monthly data, this analysis looks at families receiving TANF in a month and compares cash income with and without TANF to 50% of their monthly poverty threshold.
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