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Cash Aid as Lifeline for NJ Families | Jersey News
Back-to-school costs are straining already tight family budgets, forcing tough choices that ripple beyond the classroom. As rent and groceries eat up income, small expenses become major hurdles — and cash assistance isn’t just helpful, it’s essential. New Jersey’s TANF program, celebrating 30 years, still offers the only direct cash aid to low-income families — but its outdated rules, bureaucratic red tape, and shrinking reach leave most in poverty without support. With need rising and access falling, it’s time to treat cash aid as a foundation, not a fallback — by boosting benefits…
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