Title XX of the Social Security Act

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Title XX of the Social Security Act is a federal law that authorizes flexible funding to states for a broad range of social services aimed at reducing dependency and promoting self-sufficiency, including through the Social Services Block Grant program.

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instanceOf United States federal social welfare law
title of federal statute
abbreviation SSBG authority
Title XX NERFINISHED
administeredBy Administration for Children and Families NERFINISHED
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services NERFINISHED
allows state flexibility in designing social service programs
alsoKnownAs Social Services Block Grant authority NERFINISHED
Title 20 of the Social Security Act NERFINISHED
authorizes Social Services Block Grant program NERFINISHED
beneficiary District of Columbia NERFINISHED
U.S. states
U.S. territories NERFINISHED
eligible individuals and families
country United States of America
surface form: United States
fundingMechanism flexible funding to states
fundingSource federal appropriations
fundingType block grant
legalCitationType U.S. Code title-based citation
legalSystem United States federal law
partOf Social Security Act NERFINISHED
policyArea adult protective services
child welfare
family support services
social welfare
policyInstrument social services funding
primaryGoal prevent or reduce inappropriate institutional care
promote self-sufficiency
protect children and adults from abuse, neglect, or exploitation
provide services to individuals in institutions when appropriate
reduce dependency
relatedProgram Medicaid NERFINISHED
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families NERFINISHED
requires states to submit reports on use of funds
serviceCategory case management services
child care services
community-based services
employment services
foster care services
health-related services
home-based services
information and referral services
protective services for adults
protective services for children
targetPopulation adults at risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation
children at risk of abuse or neglect
low-income individuals and families
older adults
persons with disabilities

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Social Services Block Grant legalBasis Title XX of the Social Security Act