State Legislature 2013 session

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58. Statewide Safety Net Call-in Day on 4/10

Statewide Safety Net Call-in Day!
TAKE ACTION on APRIL 10!

http://statevoices.salsalabs.com/o/30/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=545

Take the pledge to contact your legislators to protect Washington's Safety Net on April 10th! Right now in Olympia, our legislators are making important decisions about what programs get funded and which ones do not. Together we can let legislators know that programs like TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy families) and Disability Lifeline are vital programs and need to be funded in this year's legislative budget!

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

Washington’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program strives to improve the well-being of struggling families with children by helping them reach economic security through employment. Families with children who have incomes below 31% of the Federal Poverty Level and less than $1000 in assets are eligible for the program. TANF families receive a monthly cash grant to help cover the basics, such as rent, utilities, transportation, and personal health and hygiene products. The current grant amount for a family of three is $478 per month.

Disability Lifeline

The Disability Lifeline programs ensure that we will have access to support and the opportunity for a decent quality of life if we become disabled and are unable to work. The medical coverage and housing assistance provided by Disability Lifeline are often the difference between housing and homelessness, between a meal and going hungry, or between a visit to the doctor and remaining sick.