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Office of Family Assistance (OFA)

OFA administers several key federal grant programs, including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Tribal programs, and Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood (HMRF).

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  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

    The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program is designed to help families with children experiencing low-income achieve economic security and stability.

    Learn more about Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

  • Tribal Programs

    The Tribal programs give federally recognized Indian tribes flexibility to design welfare, jobs, and child welfare programs that promote work and responsibility and strengthen families.

    Learn more about Tribal Programs

  • Healthy Marriage & Responsible Fatherhood

    The Office of Family Assistance (OFA), Family and Economic Stability Demonstration and Innovation Division (FED Innovation Division), Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood (HMRF) programs provide $150 million discretionary grant program to help foster economically secure households and communities for the well-being and long-term success of children and families.

    Learn more about Healthy Marriage & Responsible Fatherhood

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