Welfare Reform Federal Oversight of State and Local Contracting Can Be Strengthened

The Personal Responsibility & Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 dramatically changed the nation's cash assistance program for needy families with children. It replaced the former program, Aid to Families with Dependent Children, with the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant, which provides states with $16.5 bill. each year through 2002 to serve this pop'n. TANF's goals include ending the dependence of needy families on gov't. benefits by promoting job preparation, work, & marriage; preventing & reducing the incidence of non-marital pregnancies; & encouraging 2-parent families. This report reviewed the procedures in place to manage TANF contracting & the problems with regard to for-profit org. Tables.Sherrill, Andrew is the author of 'Welfare Reform Federal Oversight of State and Local Contracting Can Be Strengthened' with ISBN 9780756733964 and ISBN 0756733960.