Block Grant 2601WATANF

Federal Block Grant Award Summary

The Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS), doing business as Financial Services Administration, received a $439.4 million Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant (CFDA 93.558) from the Office of Family Assistance for the fiscal year 2026 period (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). This award enables DSHS to provide financial assistance and supportive services to low-income families with children in Washington State, consistent with the federal TANF program's objectives of enabling child care in family home settings, promoting economic self-sufficiency, and supporting job preparation and work initiatives.

Under this block grant, DSHS delivers comprehensive assistance programs according to its state plan approved by the Administration for Children and Families. The funding supports direct financial assistance to eligible families, employment and training services, child care support, and related social services designed to reduce dependence on government benefits and promote family stability. As a state-level administrator, DSHS implements these services through its established network while maintaining compliance with federal audit, accounting, and recordkeeping requirements outlined in 2 CFR Part 200 and related HHS-specific provisions.