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Publication Date: July 2006
Publisher: Center for Law and Social Policy
Author(s): Paul Legler; Vicki Turetsky
Research Area: Social conditions
Type: Brief
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 provides new state flexibility to pass through more child support dollars to current and former TANF families. This policy brief describes the new DRA changes in assignment and distribution rules, and explains why they can improve child support compliance, assist families making the transition from welfare to work, help states meet work participation and child support performance rates, and reduce state costs.