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A quick definition of TANF:

Term: TANF

Definition: TANF stands for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families. It is a program that helps families who are struggling to make ends meet. The program provides money to help pay for things like food, housing, and childcare. The goal of TANF is to help families become self-sufficient and independent.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: TANF stands for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families. It is a government program that provides financial assistance to families who are struggling to make ends meet.

Example: A single mother who has lost her job and is struggling to pay rent and buy food for her children may apply for TANF to receive temporary financial assistance.

Explanation: TANF is designed to help families who are experiencing financial hardship due to a variety of reasons, such as job loss, illness, or disability. The program provides temporary financial assistance to help families pay for basic needs such as food, housing, and clothing. The example illustrates how TANF can help a single mother who is struggling to provide for her children due to job loss.

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PuppyBot

14:39

@BigStrongBug: i saw that bug, they buggin!!!

renard99

14:39

I also got Penn WL

PuppyBot

14:40

@Ineedabadbleep: american does not update on lawhub

Ineedabadbleep

14:40

@cumsock: 3.6 UGPA and 164 LSAT

cumsock

14:40

wow congrats was that rd

Ineedabadbleep

14:40

@cumsock: i also had rlly good recs and good personal statement, also extensive resume

PuppyBot

14:40

@Ineedabadbleep: okay we are stats twins kinda (if u count urm boost)

[] starfishies

14:40

they said ed earlier

Trismegistus

14:40

god i hope i evade this R or I will spiral aha

PuppyBot

14:41

do u think we will get into emory bleep

ReminiscentZestyFish

14:41

Some of these Penn WL's got crazy stats

cumsock

14:41

maybe i shouldve ed'd somewhere fook

[] starfishies

14:41

does bc offer scholly in the A email?

jackfrost11770

14:41

Oh I got WL, I didn't see it in the status. Wild lmfao no one's getting off it I guess

lilypadfrog

14:42

wow huge penn wave. I think i applied too late to be in this

BulbasaurNoLikeCardio

14:42

@jackfrost11770: penn waitlist?

ChowieBean

14:42

lilypad when did u apply

whenpigsfly

14:42

i am dreading the penn r

Ineedabadbleep

14:42

@PuppyBot: oh ok makes sense

renard99

14:43

@jackfrost11770: It's traditionally tough to get off it but not impossible. Their waitlist isn't ranked so it's certainly within reach if you're interested enough

lilypadfrog

14:43

@ChowieBean: end of nov

SplitterusClitterus

14:43

i applied nov. 15 lily

SplitterusClitterus

14:43

or 12th

renard99

14:43

Also Jack ik you and I haven't talked in a bit but we have similar stats, backgrounds, WE. If you ever want solace in this messy process text me on Discord

ChowieBean

14:44

im still in the queue to be reviewed for penn so

lilypadfrog

14:44

@SplitterusClitterus: I applied like two weeks later. It was one of my last apps

jackfrost11770

14:44

I mean I think you're more likely to get WL than R at UPenn lmao, I'm taking it as an R whatever

ReminiscentZestyFish

14:45

Tru

GreyCeaselessMammoth

14:45

notHim at it again

llama

14:45

notHim is a born WINNER

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