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).

House Rs are still pushing proposals to take #TANF income support away from families. They should focus on the evidence: income support is critical for children’s and parents’ health & well-being -- and taking it away can result in costly mental & physical health problems. A🧵 When families don’t have access to income support & can’t cover basic needs, kids may experience toxic stress that impacts their physical & mental health over time, & puts them at risk of chronic conditions such as heart-disease & cancer. harvardcenter.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/upl…