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Indiana’s Safety Net Gaps Exposed | Fort Wayne News
Indiana’s safety net is falling short: a new study reveals hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers are missing out on vital federal aid—cash, food, and child support programs. While SNAP enrollment is near national levels, nearly 400,000 eligible residents still aren’t signed up. TANF cash assistance lags disastrously at just 6% statewide (vs. 21% nationally), blamed on strict state rules. WIC and SSI also see below-average participation—even though these federally funded programs are fully available to all who qualify. Barriers include lack of awareness, stigma, and confusing applications. States…
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