Under TANF, recipients must demonstrate willingness to work and strive for self-sufficiency.

• A. It requires work for benefits and aims at self-sufficiency
• B. It guarantees permanent cash assistance
• C. It provides universal health care
• D. It imposes no eligibility restrictions

Answer: (A)

TANF centers on work participation and helping families become self-sufficient. It provides temporary financial assistance, but eligibility is tied to engaging in work or work-related activities and meeting time limits. The goal is to transition recipients into steady work and lasting independence, not to provide ongoing, permanent cash support. That focus on required work and moving toward self-sufficiency is why this option best describes TANF.

The other statements don’t fit TANF: it does not guarantee permanent cash assistance, it is not universal health care, and there are eligibility rules and restrictions that can affect whether someone receives benefits.