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Joint CBPP/APHSA Conference Call Series:

New! Fall/Winter 2007-2008 Conference Call Series

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Questions about the call series? Call Tina Marshall at the Center, 202.408.1080

Spring/Summer 2007 Call Series (completed): Identifying, Serving & Reducing Noncompliance Among Recipients with Disabilities

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Summary of Final TANF Rules: Some Improvements Around the Margins

Designing Solely State-Funded Programs: Implementation Guide for One “Win-Win” Solution for Families and States Updated July 16, 2007

Using TANF or MOE Funds To Provide Supplemental Assistance To Low-Income Working Families Updated July 23, 2007

Implementing the TANF Changes in the Deficit Reduction Act: "Win-Win" Solutions for Families and States 2nd Edition

Analysis of New Interim Final TANF Rules

The Center conducts research and analysis on federal TANF issues as well as state policy choices and implementation issues. The Center also provides technical assistance to state policymakers and policy analysts on TANF-related issues.

What is the TANF Program?

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant provides federal funds to states for income assistance programs for poor families with children, welfare-to-work efforts, work supports such as child care, and other social services for low-income families. Over the past 8 years, the number of families receiving income assistance has fallen sharply and in 2003, most TANF funds - more than 60% - were spent on areas other than income assistance.

Congress has been working to pass TANF reauthorization legislation for three years, but final legislation has not yet been approved. Some of the key issues in the TANF reauthorization debate include: child care funding levels, the structure of the work requirements adults receiving TANF income assistance must meet, and funding for and the structure of "marriage promotion" activities.

Further Reading:
htm An Introduction to TANF
htm Highlights of the Final TANF Regulations
 

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