Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program is designed to help needy families achieve self-sufficiency. States receive block grants to design and operate programs that accomplish one of the purposes of the TANF program.
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July 12, 2012Section 1115 of the Social Security Act. [42 U.S.C. 1315]; Section 402 of the Social Security Act. [42 U.S.C. 602]TANF-ACF-PI-2012-02
June 27, 2012To provide guidance on the use of Federal TANF and State Maintenance of Effort (MOE) funds for incentives in compliance with the prohibition of entertainment
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State TANF and MOE Annual Reports - 2004
August 30, 2012This is the index page for 2004 State TANF and MOE Annual Reports.Characteristics and Financial Circumstances of TANF Recipients, Fiscal Year 2010
August 8, 2012States spend considerable shares of their TANF funds on families who receive benefits and services other than traditional assistance. The data discussed in thisTANF Financial Data - FY 2011
August 1, 2012Fiscal Year 2011 TANF Financial Data (Tables in MS Excel, Adobe pdf, and Zip format) Categories and Definitions for TANF andTANF Waiver Letter from George Sheldon, Acting Assistant Secretary, to State Human Service Officials
July 12, 2012Dear State Human Service Official: Today, the Administration for Children and Families’ Office of Family Assistance issued an Information Memorandum thatTANF-ACF-IM-2012-03
July 12, 2012Section 1115 of the Social Security Act. [42 U.S.C. 1315]; Section 402 of the Social Security Act. [42 U.S.C. 602]
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July 12, 2012Section 1115 of the Social Security Act. [42 U.S.C. 1315]; Section 402 of the Social Security Act. [42 U.S.C. 602]Major Provisions of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA) Library of Congress
April 27, 2012Bill Text 104th Congress (1995-1996) H.R.3734.ENR Below link will redirector to the Library of Congress:TANF-ACF-PI-2012-02
June 27, 2012To provide guidance on the use of Federal TANF and State Maintenance of Effort (MOE) funds for incentives in compliance with the prohibition of entertainmentClaims Resolution Act - Engagement in Additional Work Activities and Expenditures for Other Benefits and Services, April-June 2011
February 13, 2012The Claims Resolution Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-291) was signed by President Obama on December 8, 2010. The Act extended the Temporary Assistance for NeedyState TANF and MOE Annual Reports 2010
March 21, 2012State TANF and MOE Annual Reports - 2010 Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas