Asked by Grace Kushner on Jul 14, 2024
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What were four major provisions of the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)reform of the welfare system?
Temporary Assistance
Short-term aid or support provided to individuals or families in need, often from governments or charitable organizations.
Needy Families
Refers to low-income families that require financial assistance or support services to meet basic living needs.
Welfare System
A government program designed to support individuals and families in need through financial aid and social services.
- Explore the reasoning, advantages, and disadvantages of the universal basic income (UBI) and provide a summary of the key aspects of welfare reform, especially the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
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Melanie LopezJul 15, 2024
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The four major provisions of the TANF program were (1)it set a lifetime limit of 5 years on receiving TANF benefits and requires able-bodied adults to work after receiving assistance for 2 years, (2)it ended food-stamp eligibility for able-bodied persons age 18 to 50 (with no dependent children)who are not working or engaged in job-training programs, (3)it tightened the definition of "disabled children" as it applies for eligibility of low-income families for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)assistance, and (4)it established a 5-year waiting period on public assistance for new legal immigrants who have not become citizens.
Learning Objectives
- Explore the reasoning, advantages, and disadvantages of the universal basic income (UBI) and provide a summary of the key aspects of welfare reform, especially the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.