US Welfare System - Benefit Finder and Statistics

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Web Name: US Welfare System - Benefit Finder and Statistics

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Benefit FinderHardship and welfare benefits are available through national, state and local governments as well as private organizations. Eligibility Requirements for State Welfare ProgramFederally funded and governed US welfare began in the 1930's during the Great Depression. The US government responded to the overwhelming number of families and individuals in need of aid by creating a welfare program that would give assistanceto those who had little or no income.The US welfare system stayed in the hands of the federal government for the next sixty-one years. Many Americans were unhappy with the welfare system, claiming that individuals were abusing the welfare program by not applying for jobs,having more children just to get more aid, and staying unmarried so as to qualify for greater benefits. Welfare system reform became a hot topic in the 1990's. Bill Clinton was elected as President with the intention of reforming thefederally run US Welfare program. In 1996 the Republican Congress passed a reform law signed by President Clinton that gave the control of the welfare system back to the states.The Federal government provides assistance through TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). TANF is a grant given to each state to run their own welfare program. To help overcome the former problem of unemployment due to relianceon the welfare system, the TANF grant requires that all recipients of welfare aid must find work within two years of receiving aid, including single parents who are required to work at least 30 hours per week opposed to 35 or 55 requiredby two parent families. Failure to comply with work requirements could result in loss of benefits.Types of Welfare AvailableThe type and amount of aid available to individuals and dependent children varies from state to state. When the Federal Government gave control back to the states there was no longer one source and one set of requirements. Most statesoffer basic aid such as health care, food stamps, child care assistance, unemployment, cash aid, and housing assistance. How to Apply for a Welfare ProgramTo apply for a welfare program, use the category search tool at the top of this page. Please read each program description carefully for the required documentation. Your process will always be smoother if you are well prepared. If youare going to meet in person, ask your case worker for a list of required documents needed at the appointment. Common documents asked for are proof of income, ID, and utility bills or other proof of residency.Once an appointment is completed a case worker will review all required documents, applications and information provided at the meeting.National Poverty StatisticsWhere are the most poverty-stricken areas in your state? We breakdown over 3,000 counties nationwide and show the rank the best and worst communities by poverty rate in your area. See Poverty StatisticsNational Social Security Payment StatisticsWe breakdown over 3,000 counties nationwide and rank states with the most and least social security payments given to residents. Social Security StatisticsFood Stamps in AmericaWhich areas receive the most food stamp public assistance in your state? We breakdown over 3,000 counties nationwide and rank communities with the most and least food and nutrional supplements given to residents. See Food Stamp StatisticsProvide a central location to find government benefits.Provide transparency on government assistance spending at a National, State and Local level.

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The US welfare system includes over 600 benefit programs at the state and federal levels. Learn more about welfare programs offered and view reports about how and where the money is spent.

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