...coverage, or is this an issue we should address during the upcoming reauthorization of welfare? Answer: As a former governor, I can tell you that the Temporary...dependency on welfare and achieve self-sufficiency. But even with this notable progress, much remains to be done, and States still face many challenges....

...FAMILIES As a former Governor, I can tell you that the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program [TANF], has been a truly remarkable example of a successful...dependency on welfare and achieve self-sufficiency. Since 1996, welfare dependency has plummeted. As of September of 2001, the number of families receiving...

...has targeted for improvement. I will begin with TANF, the cornerstone of our welfare reform efforts. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families As a former...Needy Families program — or TANF — has been a remarkable example of a successful Federal-State partnership. States were given tremendous flexibility...

...coverage, or is this an issue we should address during the upcoming reauthorization of welfare? Answer: As a former governor, I can tell you that the Temporary...as a result, millions of families have been able to snd their dependency on welfare and achieve self-sufficiency. But even with this notable progress,...

...agenda for reauthorization. 1 will begin with TANF, the cornerstone of our welfare reform efforts. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families As a former...for Needy Families program - or TANF - has been a remarkable example of a successful Federal-State partnership. States were given tremendous flexibility...

...treatment services to approximately 546,000 individuals, an increase of 52,000 over fiscal year 2002. BUILDING UPON THE SUCCESSES OF WELFARE REFORM President...dependency on welfare and achieve self-sufficiency. gust. Indeed, in December the City had its lowest number of persons on welfare since 1965. Our reauthorization...