The state of New York enjoys the prominence of its capital city in terms of global financial success.
Unfortunately, many New Yorkers are not spared from the crisis brought by global economic downturn.
Not surprisingly, single mothers and those with little or no education fared worst.
In a bid to cushion the impact of recession, the state of New York provides a number of safety net programs to help alleviate their struggle with life’s challenges.
1NEW YORK FAMILY ASSISTANCE
New York Family Assistance (FA) provides temporary cash assistance to very needy families with children under the age of 18 as well as pregnant women. FA operates under federal TANF guidelines.
As a condition of eligibility, each person who applies for or is receiving FA, is required to comply with federal work requirements to receive FA benefits.
The maximum monthly benefit for a single mother of two with no income living in New York City is $789 — the highest among the contiguous 48 states and the District of Columbia.
FA is one of two programs providing temporary cash assistance in New York. The other is Safety Net Assistance (SNA), a New York State program with no federal participation.
