Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

TANF Reauthorization

TANF is slated for reauthorization in 2010.  Preview of the National Association of State TANF Director's (NASTA) 2010 reauthorization recommendations here.  The full set of recommendations will be available soon. 

Hearings

The House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Income Security held a hearing on October 8, 2009 entitled, "The 'Safety Net's' Response to the Recession." 

Ismael Ahmed, Director of Michigan Department of Human Services Testimony

The Honorable Virginia T. Lodge, Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Human Services Testimony

Current Legislation

S. 1151 "State Child Well-Being Research Act of 2009" - referred to the Senate Finance Committee
       - Legislative text
       - CRS summary

S. 97 "Drug Free Families Act of 2009" - referred to the Senate Finance Committee
       - Legislative text
       - CRS summary

Resources

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families: Office of Family Assistance (OFA)

OFA TANF Program Instructions

ACF Welfare Peer TA

2008 House Ways and Means Green Book

Electronic Code of Federal Regulations

Final Rule of 2006 regarding the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005

P.L. 109-171 The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005

P.L. 104-193 The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996