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42 U.S.C. § 601

Title 42 Chapter 7 Current through PL 118-3 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 601. Purpose

  • (a) The purpose of this part is to increase the flexibility of States in operating a program designed to—
    • (1) provide assistance to needy families so that children may be cared for in their own homes or in the homes of relatives;
    • (2) end the dependence of needy parents on government benefits by promoting job preparation, work, and marriage;
    • (3) prevent and reduce the incidence of out-of-wedlock pregnancies and establish annual numerical goals for preventing and reducing the incidence of these pregnancies; and
    • (4) encourage the formation and maintenance of two-parent families.
  • (b) This part shall not be interpreted to entitle any individual or family to assistance under any State program funded under this part.

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