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Introduction to the AFDC program. Aid to Families with Dependent Children

S B Page1, M B Larner

  • 1Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA.

The Future of Children
|April 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

This article provides foundational knowledge on the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program, detailing its structure, recipients, and trends. It also compares AFDC to the 1996 welfare reform block grant.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Policy
  • Economics
  • Public Administration

Background:

  • The Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program was a cornerstone of U.S. welfare policy.
  • AFDC faced significant public scrutiny and was the focus of major legislative changes.
  • Understanding AFDC is crucial for analyzing the transition from welfare to work policies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an introductory overview of the AFDC program.
  • To explain the structure, eligibility, and benefits of AFDC.
  • To contextualize the 1996 welfare reform by comparing its block grant to the preceding AFDC program.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive analysis of the AFDC program structure.
  • Examination of AFDC eligibility criteria and benefit levels.

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  • Review of historical trends in AFDC program size and cost (1970s-1996).

    • Main Results:

    • Detailed explanation of AFDC's basic structure and family characteristics.
    • Presentation of trends in AFDC program size and expenditure over two decades.
    • Identification of key differences between the AFDC program and the 1996 welfare reform block grant.

    Conclusions:

    • The article serves as a foundational resource for understanding the historical context of U.S. welfare policy.
    • It highlights the significance of AFDC as a precursor to modern welfare-to-work initiatives.
    • The comparison with the 1996 reform clarifies the policy shifts in U.S. social assistance.