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• Unemployed adults who obtained employment - 1,235 • individuals who obtained a high school diploma or GED - 612 • Individuals reporting improved financial well-being - 576 • Individuals experiencing homelessness who obtained safe temporary shelter - 1,913; • Individuals who demonstrated improved mental and behavioral health and well-being - 1,603 • Individuals receiving rent payments - 3,871 • Individuals receiving prepared meals - 12,954 • received case management services - 4,723 • people receiving emergency clothing assistance - 705
Earned Income Tax Credit/Virginia Cash Campaign In FY23, the General Assembly appropriated $185,000 for the Virginia Community Action Partnership to provide grants to community groups and coalitions to support quality free tax preparation services designed to expand access to the EITC. These services by the Virginia Cash Campaign support the second purpose of TANF to end the dependence of needy parents on government benefits by promoting job preparation and work. Volunteers also provide financial education and coaching to those who would like to develop positive savings habits to reach financial stability.
The Virginia CASH Campaign highlights from January-July 2021: • $24.5 million in federal refunds • Over 18,000 federal returns filed • $5.5 million in EITC refunds • Over 3,700 taxpayers claiming EITC • Over $4.3 million saved in tax preparation fees • $3.2 million in state refunds • Over 15,500 state returns filed • Over 600 Volunteers • Over 20,000 hours of tax preparation time
Child Advocacy Centers TANF funds in the amount of $2,136,500 were appropriated to the Child Advocacy Centers for SFY 2023. The CACs also receive General Funds and funding through the Victim of Crimes Act (VOCA). In 2015, the General Assembly changed the method of distribution from a competitive Request for Proposals to a formula based on accreditation status, child abuse rate, child population and number of counties served. The projects are designed to meet the TANF goal of assisting needy families so children can safely be cared for at home.