NACo Legislative Presentation: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program
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Reports & ToolkitsThe Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program helps families in need connect to services & activities addressing the root causes of poverty.NACo Legislative Presentation: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program
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NACo Legislative Presentation: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program helps families in need connect to services & activities addressing the root causes of poverty.
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program helps families in need connect to services & activities addressing the root causes of poverty.2018-07-10Reports & Toolkits2019-02-20
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program helps families in need connect to services & activities addressing the root causes of poverty.
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About Eryn Hurley (Full Bio)
Director of Government Affairs & Federal Fellowship Initiative
Eryn serves as the Director for NACo’s Government Affairs Department. In this capacity, she assists in Legislative and Executive Branch outreach and advocacy of the association’s legislative priorities and policy development.More from Eryn Hurley
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