The canonical welfare programs are ______ and the usual recipients are ______.

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AFDC (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) was replaced by TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) in 1996 as the main cash assistance program for low-income families with children. The main recipients of AFDC and TANF are mothers of dependent children. Food stamps (now known as SNAP) is a separate program that assists low-income individuals and families with purchasing food. Medicare and Medicaid are health insurance programs for specific populations, including the elderly (Medicare) and low-income individuals and families (Medicaid), but they are not considered part of the "canonical welfare programs."

The Canonical Welfare Programs Are ______ and the Usual Recipients