What Role is TAFDC Playing?

TAFDC has been helping families with children in U.S. for many years. Yet many parents complain about not being assisted in the proper way. In fact, we have to sit down and think, is it really the organization's fault or our own fault? We have to consider both parties.

First, it is true that many TAFDC workers don't do their job by helping people in a timely fashion. Some of them are not really there to help, but to get their pay. There are workers who are there to help people, but are extremely busy, and have to be called frequently so they can assist you better. We cannot only blame the department, sometimes it's really trying to help people, but people don't want to take the opportunity to better themselves.

TAFDC is not a program for lifetime; TAFDC is a program that will help you certain amount of time, until you get settled with your life. Some people don't take the proper benefit of TAFDC. They waste their time and benefit themselves with the income, but they don't try to do something progressive with their lives. So, now do you still believe that all the blame should be put on TAFDC?

Comments

[Tybrisa Herald]

I think a huge problem with TAFDC is that the program does not do enough to get families ahead. Training, workforce development, and ESL programs are often hard to come by, and let's not mention daycare.

I think if families were given more definite support, the system will be more effective. At the same time, you're right: even though there aren't enough work and transition supports available, many families are not taking advantage of what is offered right now. Then again, sometimes, workers don't even fully disclose what is available to families on TAFDC either. So, it's up to them to ask and get clarity.

This is a tough issue. I just hope that changes can be made to help more families get great jobs to support themselves when they transition off of cash assistance.