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ACF-OFA-IM-26-01: Using TANF to Support Child Care and At-Home Parental Caregivers

To remind states that TANF provides broad flexibility to support children being cared for in their own homes and to encourage the formation and maintenance of two-parent families.

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Issued by: Administration for Children and Families (ACF)

Issue Date: May 11, 2026

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