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.
Office of Personnel Management Welfare-to-Work Information
Provides guidance regarding authorities available to federal agencies for the hiring of welfare recipients.
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.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Information from the Department of Health and Human Services on TANF programs.
Working Partners for an Alcohol- & Drug-Free Workplace