2015•University of North Texas Digital Library (University of North Texas)Open access

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): Financing Issues

Gene Falk

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This report discusses the financing of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant. It describes the national funding level, the distribution of funds among the states, and the basis for these funding levels; describes how states may use TANF funds; describes how states have actually used TANF funding; and discusses selected policy issues regarding TANF funding.

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Key concepts: Block grant, Welfare, Business, Finance, Economic growth, Economics, Market economy