Welfare Reform in Florida

The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act (PRWORA) of 1996 changed federal welfare policy for low-income families with children, building upon and expanding state -level reforms. It gave states more control over the administration of their welfare programs ending federal assistance under the AFDC. It created the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families designed to help needy families reduce their dependence on welfare and move toward economic independence. The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) system emphasizes …

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