What was the primary reason for replacing the AFDC program with TANF?

TANF Eligibility and Impact Assessment

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To eliminate welfare programs entirely
To reduce the number of eligible families
To increase federal funding for welfare
To provide states with more flexibility
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a requirement for TANF eligibility in California?
Income must be below 50% of the federal poverty threshold
Income must be below 75% of the federal poverty threshold
Income must be below 100% of the federal poverty threshold
Income must be below 125% of the federal poverty threshold
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does TANF handle earned income in terms of benefit reduction?
Benefits increase with higher earnings
Every dollar earned results in a dollar-for-dollar reduction
No reduction occurs regardless of income
A portion of earnings is disregarded before reduction
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a major requirement for TANF recipients regarding work?
Recipients must attend educational programs
Recipients must engage in work-related activities for at least 30 hours a week
Recipients must work at least 10 hours a week
Recipients must volunteer in community services
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the fixed amount of federal funding for TANF since 1996?
$20.5 billion
$12.5 billion
$10.5 billion
$16.5 billion
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the broader purposes of TANF beyond providing cash assistance?
To promote single-parent families
To encourage long-term welfare dependency
To increase the number of welfare recipients
To support work readiness and family stability
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do states often allocate their TANF budget?
Primarily on cash assistance
Equally on all purposes
Mostly on administrative costs
On a mix of cash assistance and other purposes
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