Program Instructions (PIs)
To transmit the renewed form ACF-202 and instructions for completing that form, which states must use to report caseload reduction information for fiscal year
The purpose of this program instruction is to provide State agencies with the TANF Data Report (TDR) form and related instructions and the SSP-MOE Data Report
To request October 2020 caseload data for the number of foster children supported with public funds and the number of children in families receiving Temporary
Annual Statistical Report On Children In Foster Homes and Children In Families
Receiving Payments In Excess of the Poverty Income Level From a State Program
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This program instruction remind states, DC, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and tribes (which are hereafter referred to as TANF jurisdictions) that
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Information Memoranda (IMs)
Work Participation Rates for FY 2019
Work Participation Rates for FY 2018
This memorandum transmits the edits and transmission file layouts for the TANF Data Report and the SSP-MOE Data Report that go into effect on October 1, 2006
This Information Memorandum discusses the importance of addressing family homelessness with allowable uses of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
This Information Memorandum notifies States of waiver authority to allow States to test alternative and innovative strategies, policies, and procedures to
This memorandum transmits the FY 2011 work participation rates. All States were required to report work participation information for the months of October
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Policy Announcements (PAs)
This Policy Announcement provides initial guidance regarding the newly established Emergency Fund.
This Policy Announcement provides guidance on determining whether a non-citizen Native American born in Canada or Mexico is eligible for a Federal public
This Policy Announcement clarifies that third party cash or in-kind may count toward a State’s or Territory’s TANF maintenance-of-effort (MOE) requirement.
This Policy Announcement provides initial guidance regarding the newly established Emergency Fund.
This Policy Announcement provides guidance on determining whether a non-citizen Native American born in Canada or Mexico is eligible for a Federal public
This Policy Announcement provides guidance in several areas of policy important to implementation of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program
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Questions & Answers (Q&As)
As a consequence of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the United States is experiencing a nationwide emergency, implicating both public health
Questions and Answers: Counting and Verifying Hours of Work Participation
TANF Questions and Answers Related to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Combined and Unified plans
Questions and Answers: Use of Funds
Questions and Answers: TANF Requirements Related to Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Transactions
Questions and Answers: Drug Convictions
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Last Reviewed: May 20, 2019