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TANF stands for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
TANF is a time-limited program that helps families when parents or other relatives cannot provide for the family's basic needs. The federal government provides grants to states to run the TANF program.
States carry out their own programs and decide on things like:
- Design of the program.
- Type and amount of assistance payments.
- Range of services to be provided.
- Rules for determining who qualifies for benefits.
Find the nearest TANF office in your state or territory.
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Programs for Families and Children