Todd, Jessica E.; Newman, Constance; Ver Ploeg, Michele - Economic Research Service, Department of Agriculture - 2010
In 1996, the safety net for poor households with children fundamentally changed when Federal legislation replaced Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). This study investigates participation in, and benefits received from, AFDC/TANF...