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‘It’s been a Game Changer:’ Tri-State Nonprofit Receives $1 Million to Help Underserved Families
Source: https://www.wcpo.com/news
A local nonprofit, Child Focus, will receive $1 million in TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) funds to support families with basic necessities. Serving over 20,000 families in the Cincinnati area, Child Focus provides a range of services including Head Start education and crisis intervention.
Key Highlight:
- Child Focus, a nonprofit serving over 20,000 families in the Cincinnati area, is set to receive $1 million in TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) funds. These funds will help families with basic necessities such as rent, car payments, and job certification costs. According to CEO Pamela Lindeman, this support is crucial for enabling families to achieve employment and economic stability.
- Pamela Lindeman, CEO of Child Focus, described the TANF funding as a “game changer” for families, highlighting its significant impact on their success. She noted that the funds have been instrumental in strengthening families, helping them stay together, and paving the way for economic mobility.
- Child Focus, a nonprofit serving over 20,000 families in the Cincinnati area, will receive $1 million in TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) funds. This funding will support families with essential needs such as rent, car payments, and job certification costs, facilitating their path to economic stability. The TANF funds are part of a larger $6.4 million allocation from House Bill 2, with Child Focus being the sole recipient of TANF funds due to specific eligibility criteria.
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