FGA’s Sam Adolphsen Testifies Before Congress on Welfare to Work
“With some reform and a renewed focus, we can make sure that TANF is the premier welfare-to-work program it was always meant to be.”
-FGA Policy Director Sam Adolphsen
The federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program is falling short—and Congress has an opportunity to act. That’s the unflinching, candid message from FGA Policy Director Sam Adolphsen, who testified before Congress in September 2024. The problems are clear: improper payments, a lack of accountability, and more spending on administration than on key objectives. Learn how Congress and states can reform welfare and help people get back to work here.
