The Potential Role of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant in the Recession

Falk, Gene

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Food relief;    Food stamps;    Public welfare;    National policy;    Unemployment;   

RP-ID  :  R40157
RP-ID  :  R40157_2009Feb24

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report discusses the potential role that the block grant to states of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) may play in mitigating the effects of the recession for poor families with children.It discusses the recession and the economic insecurity of disadvantaged families, the TANF block grand and potential role in the recession, as well as legislative issues.