Temporary Assistance for Needy Families at 30: Centering dignity for New Jersey families

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program is an important lifeline, but its rigid structure has not kept up with today’s economic pressures.

By: Special to the New Jersey Monitor

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: August 21, 2026

Words: 950

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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By Tonanziht Aguas & Andrea Hetling

September is approaching and so is a new school year. Whether a child is starting kindergarten or their last year of high school, the first day of school is a milestone to celebrate. Parents look forward to the small milestones that mark their child’s growing independence: a birthday celebration, the start of a new school year, a chance to feel part of something.

Yet moments that should feel joyful …

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