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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Corporate Authors: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2006.
Series:U.S. Congressional Research.
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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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