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§ 49-4-180. Short Title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Act.” History. Code 1981, § 49-4-180 , enacted by Ga. L. 1997, p. 1021, § 6.

§ 49-4-181. Definitions

As used in this article, the term: “Applicant” means a person who applies for assistance under the state plan. “Assistance” means the temporary assistance provided to needy families with children in accordance with Part A of Title IV of the federal Social Security Act, as amended, regulations promulgated pursuant thereto by the secretary of health […]

§ 49-4-182. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Created

There is created the Georgia Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, which shall be known as the “Georgia TANF Program.” The purpose of such program is to provide necessary assistance to needy families with children on a temporary basis and to provide parents, legal guardians, or other caretaker relatives of children with the necessary support […]