Core Principles for TANF Modernization: A Legislative Framework for TANF Refo
Working with TANF administrators and human services leaders across the country, the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) embraces the call to reimagine how TANF can work in support of the families it serves and has established a set of TANF Modernization Core Principles to guide our vision for the future of TANF. Grounded in…
The document presents APHSA’s legislative agenda for modernizing the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, focusing on equity, family agency, and evidence-based practices.
It recommends individualized family engagement, outcome-focused performance measures, cross-system service alignment, and updated funding formulas to better support families’ economic mobility and well-being, urging Congress to adopt these reforms for a more effective and equitable TANF program.
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