DCF: state plan amendment underway to implement new TANF purchase limits

Aug 25, 2026

Interim DCF Secretary Kate Williams said the department is preparing a state plan amendment, will coordinate with federal partners and retailers, and that eligibility and benefit amounts will not change; she said recipients will receive advance notice and operational guidance.

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Interim Secretary Kate Williams of the Florida Department of Children and Families said the department is preparing a state plan amendment to operationalize the governor's announced limits on temporary cash assistance purchases. "At its core, the changes announced today are about responsible stewardship, ensuring taxpayer resources support family stability and self sufficiency," Williams said, and she emphasized the department will work with federal partners, retailers and EBT vendors to implement restrictions.

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