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This bill expands the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)/Work First Program in North Carolina by making several key changes to improve assistance for low-income families. The bill broadens the definition of "family" to include pregnant women, increases income eligibility by setting the maximum net family annual income to 75% of the federal poverty level, and raises the cash assistance payment level to 40% of the federal poverty level for the applicable family size. Additionally, the bill establishes new resource limits, allowing families to have up to $5,000 in resources, with special provisions for vehicle ownership that support employment and job training. The most significant change removes the previous 24-month cumulative assistance limit and 36-month reapplication waiting period, instead adopting a policy that only applies federal time limitations on cash assistance. These modifications aim to provide more flexible and supportive assistance to low-income families, helping them achieve greater economic stability and opportunities for employment.

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S608