The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant: A Primer on TANF Financing and Federal Requirements

Falk, Gene

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Welfare;    Public assistance programs;    Aid to dependent children;    Children;    Families;   

RP-ID  :  RL32748
RP-ID  :  RL32748_2012Oct10

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report discusses the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant that provides federal grants to the 50 states, the District of Columbia, American Indian tribes, and the territories for a wide range of benefits and activities. This report provides an overview of TANF financing and rules for state programs.