Some Florida families will be getting financial assistance to get ready to go back to school.
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis announced Friday that 59,000 families in the Sunshine State will qualify for a one-time payment of $450 per child, according to the Florida Department of Children and Families.
DCF said these checks will be sent to certain families “who are being affected by rising inflation and preparing to send their children back to school.”
The checks will arrive before Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday, which runs from July 25 through Aug. 7, DCF said.
Who gets the money?
Families who qualify do not need to apply for this one-time payment and checks have been mailed directly to the recipients.
You must fall into one of the eligible categories at the time that enrolled populations were captured for this payment on July 1, 2022. Eligible recipients include:
- Foster parents
- Relative caregivers
- Non-relative caregivers
- Families receiving TANF cash assistance
- Guardianship Assistance Program participants
Why is the money being given out?
DCF said, “The American Rescue Plan Act created a $1 billion fund to assist needy families affected by the pandemic within the TANF program. The one-time payments ensured that $35.5 million would be received by Florida families. Had these awards not been made, the funding would have otherwise reverted back to the federal government. Eligibility is based on federal TANF requirements and the state’s TANF Plan.”
Those who have questions should call 850-300-4323.
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