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TANF 13th Report to Congress

February 5, 2024
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Executive Summary

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides a fixed block grant of about $16.5 billion to states, territories (Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico), and Washington, DC (hereafter “states”). Additionally, federally recognized American Indian tribes and Alaska Native organizations may elect to operate their own TANF programs. The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA) created TANF, repealing the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) and related programs.

TANF Provisions in FRA of 2023

August 17, 2023
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TANF provisions in the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) of 2023

TANF-ACF-PI-2023-02 (Supporting Families Who Are Victims of EBT theft due to card skimming, cloning, and similar fraudulent methods)

March 29, 2023
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To provide guidance about using TANF funds to support families facing an economic crisis as a result of EBT theft.

TANF-ACF-PI-2022-02 (New state TANF certification requirement enacted in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022)

April 14, 2022
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To inform states of a new required certification for TANF state plans.

FY 2020 Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood Grantees

October 26, 2020
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The Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood (HMRF) programs provide $150 million per year in discretionary grants, contracts, research and evaluation, and other activities to strengthen families, promote responsible parenting, and improve family economic stability. The programs were originally authorized in 2005, and continues its authorization under 42 U.S.C. §603(a)(2).