Assistance vs. Non-Assistance

Filed Under: Assistance vs. Non-Assistance, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

Assistance vs. Non-Assistance

Updated August 2023 “Assistance” has a very specific meaning in TANF. It is important because families that receive “assistance” are subject to four specific requirements; (1) work requirements, (2) time limits, (3) child support cooperation requirements and (4) assignment of any rights they have to child support to the state and federal government. All monthly Assistance vs. Non-Assistance