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Definition of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

/ˌtemprəri əˌsɪstəns fə ˌniːdi ˈfæməliz/

/ˌtempəreri əˌsɪstəns fər ˌniːdi ˈfæməliz/

(abbreviation TANF)

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a US government programme that provides financial help for poor families with children. It is run by the US Department of Health and Human Services, and each state receives a certain amount of money.

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