Brief Families that Receive Government Benefits after Leaving Welfare Are Less Likely to Return Urban Institute Display Date September 11, 2003 File File Download Report (90.41 KB) Receiving government benefits after leaving welfare can tide families over crises that would otherwise lead them to return to TANF. Research Areas Social safety net Tags Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Welfare and safety net programs Hunger and food assistance
