The federal agency that administers the federal government's primary welfare program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

Background information and links on the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program and U.S. federal welfare policy generally.

Establishes basis in U.S. Constitution and obligatory international law for right to decent relief for the involuntarily unemployed and that "workfare" as practised is prohibited involuntary servitude (forced labor).

HandsNet empowers organizations to effectively integrate online communications strategies, strengthening their program and policy work on behalf of children, families and people in need.

Research and related welfare information from the Heritage Foundation, a conservative policy think tank.

A national and interdisciplinary research institute that examines what it means to be poor in America. Features academic research written for a lay audience on a variety of topics, including welfare programs, education, health, housing, employment, and crime.

Works with and on behalf of low-income people to ensure that adequate income support -- public funding provided on the basis of need -- is available whenever and to the extent necessary to meet basic needs and foster healthy human and family development.

Multiple reports regarding welfare and welfare reform from this nonprofit, nonpartisan social policy research organization

Studies and reports on USA welfare issues from a liberal perspective.

Social policy is the study of the welfare state, and the range of responses to social need. This is a brief introduction to the subject.

Investigation and nonpartisan analysis of U.S. social and economic problems and issues, including the New Federalism, welfare and welfare-to-work, Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, disabilities, crime, the nonprofit sector, education, tax policy, labor, housing, and community development issues.

Provides information, links, newsletter, and events calendar.

Training materials, discussion board, and links for Walk a Mile, which trains local organizations to sponsor "Walk a Mile" projects that bring together policymakers with their low-income constituents to promote dialogue and understanding.

A clearinghouse for information, policy analysis and technical assistance on welfare reform.

Where low-income organizers can come together to combat the shredding of the social safety net and have their efforts represented.

Addresses the failures of the social service system and offers advice for struggling clients.

Seattle-based coalition of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients. Includes newsletter, fact sheets, and event announcements.

Dedicated to issues of importance to low-income families. Welfare myth-busting, original features, and resources for parents, kids, and job-seekers. Covers single-parent, working class, public policy and feminist issues.