TANF and SNAP Comprehensive Test Questions And Correct Detailed Answers.

Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1965 - correct answer created TANF to replace AFDC as a part of the federal effort to end welfare How is TANF funded? - correct answer federal government provides block grant of $16.5 billion to the states, states use funds to operate own programs What can states use TANF and MOE dollars for? - correct answer 1. provide assistance to needy families so children may be cared for in their own homes 2. end dependence by promoting job preparation, work and marriage 3. prevent/reduce incidence of out of wedlock pregnancies 4. encourage formation and maintenance of two parent families MOE - correct answer maintenance of effort requirement that states must spend some of their own $ on programs how has funding for TANF evolved? - correct answer 16.5 bil per year since 1996, real value has fallen by almost 40% due to inflation What does the state control for TANF? - correct answer -benefit levels -determination of financial need -work-related activities required -sanctions imposed for failure to comply -time limits Eligibility for benefits - correct answer -time limits -immigration restrictions -work requirements Time limits on TANF - correct answer states can set own time limits, cannot provide cash assistance for longer than 60 months most states have time limit of five years Immigration limits - correct answer -legal immigrants only eligible after 5 years of citizenship -immigrant children qualify -undocumented immigrants are not eligible Work requirements - correct answer -must require recipient to engage in work activities, must impose sanctions if individual does not meet requirements -half of families receiving benefits must be engaged in work activity for at least 30 hours per week -must have 90% of two-parent families engaged in at least 35 hours of work -job search only counts for six weeks in a year Factors predicting state levels of TANF benefits - correct answer -race -ideology -high-income representation Is TANF succeeding at supporting children in deep poverty? - correct answer no, only 23% of families in poverty receive benefits in comparison to 68% in 1994 Who is eligible for SNAP? - correct answer -gross monthly income -net income -assets Eligibility requirements for adults without dependents - correct answer -over 18, under 50 have 3 months of benefits out of every 3 years -exemption: physically, mentally unfit for work Who is ineligible for snap REGARDLESS of income or assets? - correct answer individuals on strike, unauthorized immigrants, certain lawfully present immigrants