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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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OFA "Dear Colleague" letter on Rescinding guidance concerning waiver and expenditure authority under section 1115 of the Social Security Act
Published: August 30, 2017The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is committed to helping low-income families transition from welfare to work. The achievement of gainfulTANF-ACF-IM-2017-01 (Rescinding guidance concerning waiver and expenditure authority under section 1115 of the Social Security Act)
Published: August 30, 2017To rescind TANF-ACF-IM-2012-03Grantee Case Study: CAP Tulsa Promising Practice
Published: August 15, 2017This promising practice case study provides details on how CAP Tulsa’s career pathways partnership can lift up families and break the cycle of poverty.Grantee Case Study: CSIU Promising Practice
Published: August 15, 2017This promising practice case study illustrates how the WATCH Project’s bridge courses strengthen the bonds between academic stakeholders and allow participantsGrantee Case Study: EWIB Promising Practice
Published: August 15, 2017This promising practice case study provides details on how Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) maximized the benefit of its Health Careers
Characteristics and Financial Circumstances of TANF Recipients, Fiscal Year 2010
Published: 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-ACF-IM-2013-01 (Use of TANF Funds to Serve Homeless Families and Families at Risk of Experiencing Homelessness)
Published: February 20, 2013This Information Memorandum discusses the importance of addressing family homelessness with allowable uses of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)TANF-ACF-IM-2012-03 (Guidance concerning waiver and expenditure authority under Section 1115)
Published: July 12, 2012This Information Memorandum notifies States of waiver authority to allow States to test alternative and innovative strategies, policies, and procedures to