TANF funds; DHS shall use a portion of each year to fund grants for marriage counseling to military and first responders.

SB 2433 requires Mississippi's Department of Human Services to set aside at least $10 million annually from federal TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) block grant funds to provide grants for marriage counseling services. These grants would be awarded to nonprofit organizations specifically serving military families (including active/reserve personnel) and first responder families (firefighters, EMTs, police, correctional officers, etc.). The bill mandates that these funds supplement, not replace, existing funding for marriage counseling programs. It updates state law to direct TANF resources toward this specific purpose, aligning with federal TANF block grant requirements.