In 1990-present, TANF introduced what approach?

In 1990-present, TANF introduced what approach?

• A. Universal benefits with no conditions.
• B. Mandated time limits, work, and childcare as a comprehensive approach.
• C. Elimination of welfare programs.
• D. Solely education-based benefits.

Answer: (B)

TANF marked a shift to a work-focused, time-limited approach to welfare. Passed in 1996, it replaced the open-ended entitlement model of Aid to Families with Dependent Children with a block grant to states and a set of requirements aimed at moving people into employment. The core elements are that benefits are time-limited, participants must engage in work or work-related activities (with education or training as needed), and states provide supportive services such as childcare to enable work. Noncompliance can lead to sanctions, reinforcing the push toward work. This combination—mandated time limits, job-focused requirements, and child care support—constitutes the comprehensive approach TANF introduced, rather than universal benefits, elimination of welfare, or benefits that are solely education-based.

TANF marked a shift to a work-focused, time-limited approach to welfare. Passed in 1996, it replaced the open-ended entitlement model of Aid to Families with Dependent Children with a block grant to states and a set of requirements aimed at moving people into employment. The core elements are that benefits are time-limited, participants must engage in work or work-related activities (with education or training as needed), and states provide supportive services such as childcare to enable work. Noncompliance can lead to sanctions, reinforcing the push toward work. This combination—mandated time limits, job-focused requirements, and child care support—constitutes the comprehensive approach TANF introduced, rather than universal benefits, elimination of welfare, or benefits that are solely education-based.