Temporary Assistance to Needy Families:

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Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) is a conditional cash transfer program, meaning that recipients must meet certain qualifications and requirements, such as participating in job training and actively seeking employment. It is designed to provide temporary assistance to families in need, helping them to become self-sufficient and move out of poverty. TANF replaced the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program, which was an unconditional cash-transfer program. TANF is also considered less redistributive than social insurance programs like Social Security, which are funded by payroll taxes and provide benefits based on a worker's earnings history.