Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
 /ˌtemprəri əˌsɪstəns fə ˌniːdi ˈfæməliz/
  /ˌtempəreri əˌsɪstəns fər ˌniːdi ˈfæməliz/
(abbreviation TANF)
- a US government programme that provides financial help for poor families with children. It is run by the US Department of Health and Human Services, and each state receives a certain amount of money.