Welfare Reform : Diversion as an Alternative to TANF Benefits.
Describes welfare diversion programs, which are intended to divert Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) applicants from receiving ongoing TANF benefits by helping them overcome short-term barriers to employment and self-sufficiency. Covers various forms of diversion, including lump sum pay...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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2006.
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| Series: | U.S. Congressional Research.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Describes welfare diversion programs, which are intended to divert Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) applicants from receiving ongoing TANF benefits by helping them overcome short-term barriers to employment and self-sufficiency. Covers various forms of diversion, including lump sum payments, applicant job search, and resource referral; HHS policy and regulations concerning diversion; the advantages and disadvantages of diversion programs; and State use of welfare diversion. |
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| Item Description: | Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC. CRS Report. Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |