The primary purpose of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families was to
A) reduce the number of children in poverty.
B) reduce illegitimacy rates among all affected groups.
C) provide large benefits across the board to lift welfare recipients out of poverty.
D) make families self-sufficient by ending the cycle of dependency on government benefits.
E) coerce the states to be held more accountable for the distribution of the block-grant funding from the federal government.

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The primary purpose of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is to make families self-sufficient by ending the cycle of dependency on government benefits. TANF is designed to provide temporary financial assistance while also promoting work and job preparation. The program requires recipients to participate in work activities and has a lifetime limit of five years on receiving benefits. The goal of TANF is to encourage recipients to become self-sufficient and reduce their reliance on government aid.

The Primary Purpose of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Was