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This statute implements the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program and outlines it primary purposes relating to job preparation, work and marriage.
The publication date noted for this Title reflects the original date the Social Security Act was enacted and not subsequent amendments made to the Act.
This statute implements the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program and outlines it primary purposes relating to job preparation, work and marriage.
The publication date noted for this Title reflects the original date the Social Security Act was enacted and not subsequent amendments made to the Act.
This statute amended Title IV-E of the Social Security Act to provide States with more funding and greater flexibility to carry out programs designed to help children and youth make the transition from foster care to self-sufficiency.
Public Law No. 106-169 (1999).
This statute amended Title IV-E of the Social Security Act to provide States with more funding and greater flexibility to carry out programs designed to help children and youth make the transition from foster care to self-sufficiency.
Public Law No. 106-169 (1999).
This statute reauthorized the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program originally created in the 1996 Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act as well as made changes to other entitlement programs, including Medicaid and Medicare.
Public Law. No. 109-171 (2005).
This statute reauthorized the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program originally created in the 1996 Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act as well as made changes to other entitlement programs, including Medicaid and Medicare.
Public Law. No. 109-171 (2005).
This statute amended parts B and E of Title IV of the Social Security Act to connect and support relative caregivers of children and youth who have been abused or neglected, improved outcomes for children in and leaving foster care, provided for tribal foster care and adoption access.
Public Law No. 110-351 (2008).
This statute amended parts B and E of Title IV of the Social Security Act to connect and support relative caregivers of children and youth who have been abused or neglected, improved outcomes for children in and leaving foster care, provided for tribal foster care and adoption access.
Public Law No. 110-351 (2008).
This statute included provisions concerning the integrity of the Unemployment Compensation program, as well as continued grants to states under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program through September 2011. It also included provisions relating to healthy marriage promotion and responsible fatherhood.
Public Law No. 111-291 (2010).
This statute included provisions concerning the integrity of the Unemployment Compensation program, as well as continued grants to states under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program through September 2011. It also included provisions relating to healthy marriage promotion and responsible fatherhood.
Public Law No. 111-291 (2010).
