California Budget Project Comparison Of Key Provisions In Tanf Reauthorization Proposals 6 28 02

Provides $2 billion to reinstate the contingency fund and updates the rules for accessing the fund. [...] Provides $2 billion to reinstate the contingency fund and updates the rules for accessing the fund. [...] Provides $2 billion to reinstate the contingency fund and updates the rules for accessing the fund. [...] TANF Goals And Purposes Restates that the purpose of TANF is to "increase the flexibility of states in operating a program designed to improve the well-being of children." Changes the second TANF purpose to "end the dependence of needy families on government benefits and reduce poverty by promoting job preparation, work, and marriage." Changes the fourth purpose from "encourag[ing] the formation a. [...] Changes the second TANF purpose to "end the dependence of needy families on government benefits and reduce poverty by promoting job preparation, work, and marriage." Changes the fourth purpose from "encourag[ing] the formation and maintenance of two- parent families" to "encourag[ing] the No change.