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| Topic | What the Law States |
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| Services Provided and Provider of Services |
Required Work for Adults Provides assistance and work opportunities to needy families by granting states the federal funds and flexibility to develop and implement their own welfare programs. Work activities can include education and training, work experiences, and job search. |
| Eligibility Requirements and Age of Youth Covered |
TANF serves needy families; income and asset limitations vary by state; some assistance can only go to families with minor children. TANF regulations define minor child as an individual who has not attained 18 years of age or has not attained 19 years of age and is a full-time student in a secondary school (or in the equivalent level of vocational or technical training). |
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