what is afdc/tanf benefits
WHAT IS AFDC? AFDC (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) is a program administered and funded by Federal and State goverments to provide financial assistance to needy families. In an average State, more than half (55 percent) of the total cost of AFDC payments are funded by the Federal goverment.
TANF stands for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. It is a federally funded grant program that allows states to create and administer their own assistance programs for families in need. TANF replaces the federal programs previously known as welfare, and enables states to offer a wide variety of social services.