Program for the Assistance of Needy Families (TANF)

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program is a federal initiative in the United States that provides financial assistance and support to low-income families with children. Its main goals are to reduce poverty, promote work, and encourage self-sufficiency. TANF offers temporary cash benefits and also funds services like job training, childcare, and education to help families become independent. States administer the program with some flexibility in how funds are used, ensuring that assistance helps meet the specific needs of their communities while adhering to federal guidelines.