(1) Does the State's TANF program define homelessness? If so, what is the definition?
No.
(2) Does the State keep track of the number of homeless families who receive TANF? If so, what are the most recent data available?
No.
(3) Does the State's TANF program provide for targeted cash benefits or services to cover the needs of homeless families? If so, describe these cash benefits or services.
No.
(4) Does the State's TANF program provide benefits or services targeted to families who are at-risk of becoming homeless (e.g., payment of a rent arrearage)? Please describe these benefits or services.
In Texas, the TANF program recently began a pilot project in 11/97 which pays an individual up to $1000 as a one-time payment. This one-time payment is in lieu of receipt of on-going TANF assistance and is intended to assist the client with any immediate need, including possible loss of housing, to preclude the need to seek monthly assistance. This project will go statewide in 8/98.
(5) Describe services furnished to families in temporary shelter arrangements, including services to transition families to permanent housing. Are these services provided by the TANF agency or by other agencies? If other agencies are involved in the delivery of transitional services to families, how are services coordinated?
N/A
