Self Sufficiency for Low Income Families

Congress passed legislation in February 2006 to continue providing the “Temporary Assistance to Needy Families” (TANF, i.e. welfare reform), the federal government’s program to assist families move toward self-sufficiency. These funds are used for child care assistance, promoting job preparation, and more.

In addition to TANF, United Way works on public policy issues affecting state and federally funded child care, Earned Income Tax Credits, Individual Development Accounts, and other work support programs that help low-wage workers achieve self-sufficiency.

United Way collaborates with the Philadelphia Welfare Coalition and the Pennsylvania Welfare Coalitions to advocate for policies and practices which promote self-sufficiency and ensure protection of vulnerable individuals and families.

For more information, contact the United Way at 215.665.2584 or uwsepa@uwsepa.org.