Beth Van Duyne: “States are given significant flexibility when determining…”

“You know, state programs funded by TANF non assistance dollars are designed to help countless Americans rise out of poverty through programs providing work support, education, training, reducing dependency on government. States are given significant flexibility when determining how to allocate these [TANF] dollars. allowing programs to be tailored to meet each state's needs. For example, Texas has provided funding to more than 20 different programs supporting thousands of of individuals through access to opportunities such as adult education and literacy and afterschool programs.” (00:16)

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