Abstract The number of families receiving public cash assistance has decreased since welfare reform and the establishment of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) in 1996, with only a few short-lived increases. The early decline was related to caseload exits;...
Summary Nonprofits complementary to public sector: Nonprofit organizations reported their role as complementary to public assistance programs in supporting low-income families seeking TANF benefits. Nonprofits often assist applicants by promoting program awareness,...
