TANF, Cash Assistance, and How Work Requirements Effect Poverty Relief

The video explores the impact of work requirements in safety net programs like TANF. It discusses the history and changes in welfare policies, focusing on the effects of work requirements on employment and poverty. Research shows that while employment increased slightly, poverty levels remained largely unchanged. The video also highlights challenges faced by individuals with health barriers and the implications for future policies, including Medicaid.

What are the two types of approaches mentioned for promoting work and safety net programs?

• Subsidies and taxes

• Grants and loans

• Rewards and penalties

• Incentives and disincentives

What is the primary purpose of the TANF program?

• To fund infrastructure projects

• To provide healthcare to families

• To offer educational grants

• To assist families in need with financial support

How did TANF change the welfare system in terms of work requirements?

• It introduced more flexible work requirements

• It made work requirements optional

• It eliminated work requirements entirely

• It imposed stricter work requirements

What was a significant finding about employment and income from the TANF work requirements?

• Employment rates significantly decreased

• Overall income gains were substantial

• Poverty rates decreased significantly

• Employment increased modestly, but poverty was not reduced

What was a major challenge for individuals with health conditions under TANF work requirements?

• They received more benefits

• They faced barriers to employment

• They were exempt from all requirements

• They had increased access to healthcare