Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a federal assistance program designed to help low-income families achieve self-sufficiency. Administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), TANF provides temporary financial assistance and supportive services to families with children. The program aims to reduce dependency on government benefits by promoting job preparation, work, and marriage. TANF provides funding to states, territories, and tribes, allowing them flexibility to design and operate their own programs. Common services include cash assistance, childcare support, job training, and transportation assistance. Eligibility and benefits vary by state. TANF has four primary goals: 1 Provide assistance to needy families so that children can be cared for in their own homes. 2 Reduce the dependency of needy parents by promoting job preparation, work, and marriage. 3 Prevent and reduce the incidence of out-of-wedlock pregnancies. 4 Encourage the formation and maintenance of two-parent families.