Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

Laws & Welfare Reform Overview

Information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services about the various civil rights statutes and how they apply to welfare reform.

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Office of Personnel Management Welfare-to-Work Information

Provides guidance regarding authorities available to federal agencies for the hiring of welfare recipients.

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Recovery Act Provides $5 Billion to Assist Needy Families

Information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services about a new Emergency Fund, established by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which will help states serve more families seeking employment opportunities and other forms of assistance during the economic downturn. It provides up to an additional $5 billion in emergency funding for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.

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TANF Program Funding Guide

Suggests ways states can expend their federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds to develop and implement creative and innovative strategies and approaches to remove families from a cycle of dependency on public assistance and into work.
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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Information from the Department of Health and Human Services on TANF programs.

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Working Partners for an Alcohol- & Drug-Free Workplace

Tools and information from the U.S. Department of Labor for businesses and communities to effectively address drug and alcohol problems among their workforces.
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