1.In what fundamental ways does the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (TANF) differ from the former Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program? What are the differences between the AFDC and TANF?

2.The Earned Income Tax Credit receives bipartisan support, while AFDC was far less widely accepted. What are the key differences in these programs (AFDC and The Earned Income Tax Credit) that lead one to be popular and the other (now defunct and replaced by TANF) to have received so much less support? What are the key differences between the AFDC and the Earned Income Tax Credit?

3.In recent years, child support enforcement was stepped up considerably. Explain the pros and cons of this policy change that enforced child support more. What are the pros and cons of this policy change?