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TANF Emergency Recovery Fund

Tennessee is allowed to draw down Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Emergency Recovery funds for approved activities. DHS is utilizing TANF Emergency Recovery funds for subsidized employment across the state. Perry County has received national and Congressional recognition.

July 27, 2009 - New York Times story: Stimulus Meets New Deal

October 08, 2009 - Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support
Hearing on the “Safety Net’s” Response to the Recession

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Fraud Waste and Abuse Hotline 1-800-232-5454