Social Services Block Grant (Title XX of the Social Security Act)

Gish, Melinda

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Social services;    Block grants;    State and local government;   

RP-ID  :  94-953
RP-ID  :  94-953_2002Jul03

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

The Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) is a flexible source of funds that states may use to support a wide variety of social services activities. States have broad discretion over the use of these funds. This short report provides background information on the SSBG and tracks relevant legislation and appropriations measures.