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Understanding Poverty 2: Cash Benefits (Welfare/TANF)

Future SEDEs, Social Services, Understanding Poverty

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The Basics Contrary to popular belief, cash benefits (called Temporary Assistance to Needy Families or TANF) from the welfare office are not a common entitlement for poor families. In fact,

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Understanding Poverty: Food Stamps

Future SEDEs, My Story, Social Services, Understanding Poverty

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Overview of the Food Stamp Program SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is commonly known as “food stamps.” It is virtually impossible to find nonpartisan information about the food stamp program.

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