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Securing the Safety Net: Lessons From Nonprofit Organizations on TANF Access During COVID-19.
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Families in Society: Journal of Contemporary Social Services . Apr2022, Vol. 103 Issue 2, p121-134. 14p. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- The functioning of the U.S. social safety net as a support for low-income families depends on various means-tested programs and a system of both public agencies and nonprofit organizations. Using in-depth interviews (n = 5) and a survey of nonprofit employees (n = 73), we seek to understand the role of nonprofits in promoting equitable access to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Our findings reveal that public assistance programs are a necessary support for families, but that access is not always easy or equitable, and nonprofits form a protective layer of support providing resources and guidance for those most in need. Implications for policy and partnerships between the various components of the social safety net are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *NONPROFIT organizations
*PUBLIC welfare
*POOR people
*COVID-19
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10443894
- Volume :
- 103
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Families in Society: Journal of Contemporary Social Services
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 156614328
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/10443894211029596