Which of the Following Statements About the Temporary Assistance for Needy

question 216

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program is not true?

• A) It expanded the eligibility for and scope of the nation's welfare program.
• B) It is the basic welfare program for low-income families in the U.S.
• C) In 1996, it replaced the six-decade-old Aid for Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) welfare program.
• D) It led to a reduction in the number of welfare recipients and an increase in the employment rate of single mothers in the years after its adoption.