Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF / ˈtænɪf /) is one of the United States of America 's federal assistance programs. It began on July 1, 1997, and succeeded the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program, providing cash assistance to indigent American families through the United States Department of Health and Human Services. This cash benefit is often referred to simply as "welfare. ''
what is another name for temporary assistance for needy families
TANF