The Effect of State TANF Choices on Grandparent-Headed Households Grandparenting

The Effect of State TANF Choices on Grandparent-Headed Households

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Report Home Findings from a study by Faith Mullen and Monique Einhorn of AARP's Public Policy Institute of how welfare reform may have resulted in state Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) policies that are unresponsive to the unique needs of grandparents raising children in the absence of their parents: To date, states have largely neglected the question of how welfare reform policies affect grandparent-headed households. Policies and procedures relating to benefit levels, time limits, work requirements, and child support enforcement may have unintended consequences for grandparents. Data obtained through telephone interviews with state TANF administrators or their representatives from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. (46 pages) Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures

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