The purposes of this chapter are—
(1) to provide assistance to States and local communities, working through a network of community action agencies and other neighborhood-based organizations, for the reduction of poverty, the revitalization of low-income communities, and the empowerment of low-income families and individuals in rural and urban areas to become fully self-sufficient (particularly families who are attempting to transition off a State program carried out under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act ([42 U.S.C. 601](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section601&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.)); and
(2) to accomplish the goals described in paragraph (1) through—
(A) the strengthening of community capabilities for planning and coordinating the use of a broad range of Federal, State, local, and other assistance (including private resources) related to the elimination of poverty, so that this assistance can be used in a manner responsive to local needs and conditions;
(B) the organization of a range of services related to the needs of low-income families and individuals, so that these services may have a measurable and potentially major impact on the causes of poverty in the community and may help the families and individuals to achieve self-sufficiency;
(C) the greater use of innovative and effective community-based approaches to attacking the causes and effects of poverty and of community breakdown;
(D) the maximum participation of residents of the low-income communities and members of the groups served by programs assisted through the block grants made under this chapter to empower such residents and members to respond to the unique problems and needs within their communities; and
(E) the broadening of
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The purposes of this chapter are—
(1) to provide assistance to States and local communities, working through a network of community action agencies and other neighborhood-based organizations, for the reduction of poverty, the revitalization of low-income communities, and the empowerment of low-income families and individuals in rural and urban areas to become fully self-sufficient (particularly families who are attempting to transition off a State program carried out under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act ([42 U.S.C. 601](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section601&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.)); and
(2) to accomplish the goals described in paragraph (1) through—
(A) the strengthening of community capabilities for planning and coordinating the use of a broad range of Federal, State, local, and other assistance (including private resources) related to the elimination of poverty, so that this assistance can be used in a manner responsive to local needs and conditions;
(B) the organization of a range of services related to the needs of low-income families and individuals, so that these services may have a measurable and potentially major impact on the causes of poverty in the community and may help the families and individuals to achieve self-sufficiency;
(C) the greater use of innovative and effective community-based approaches to attacking the causes and effects of poverty and of community breakdown;
(D) the maximum participation of residents of the low-income communities and members of the groups served by programs assisted through the block grants made under this chapter to empower such residents and members to respond to the unique problems and needs within their communities; and
(E) the broadening of the resource base of programs directed to the elimination of poverty so as to secure a more active role in the provision of services for—
(i) private, religious, charitable, and neighborhood-based organizations; and
(ii) individual citizens, and business, labor, and professional groups, who are able to influence the quantity and quality of opportunities and services for the poor.
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**(a) In general** 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) No individual entitlement** 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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§ 601. Purpose
(a) In general
The purpose of this part is to increase the
flexibility of States in operating a program de-
signed 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 prepa-
ration, 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 mainte-
nance of two-parent families.
(b) No individual entitlement
This part shall not be interpreted to entitle
any individual or family to assistance under any
State program funded under this part.
(Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title IV, § 401, as added
Pub. L. 104–193, title I, § 103(a)(1), Aug. 22, 1996,
110 Stat. 2112; amended Pub. L. 105–33, title V,
§ 5514(c), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 620.)
Editorial Notes
PRIOR PROVISIONS
A prior section 601, acts Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title IV,
§ 401, 49 Stat. 627; 1946 Reorg. Plan No. 2, § 4, eff. July 16,
1946, 11 F.R. 7873, 60 Stat. 1095; 1953 Reorg. Plan No. 1,
§§ 5, 8, eff. Apr. 11, 1953, 18 F.R. 2053, 67 Stat. 631; Aug.
1, 1956, ch. 836, title III, § 312(a), 70 Stat. 848; July 25,
1962, Pub. L. 87–543, title I, § 104(a)(4), (c)(2), 76 Stat. 185,
186; Jan. 2, 1968, Pub. L. 90–248, title II, § 241(b)(1), 81
Stat. 916, related to authorization of appropriations for
Aid to Families With Dependent Children program
prior to repeal by Pub. L. 104–193, § 103(a)(1), as amended
by Pub. L. 105–33, title V, § 5514(c), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat.
620.
AMENDMENTS
1997—Pub. L. 105–33 made technical amendment to di-
rectory language of Pub. L.
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§ 9901. Purposes and goals
The purposes of this chapter are—
(1) to provide assistance to States and local
communities, working through a network of
community action agencies and other neigh-
borhood-based organizations, for the reduction
of poverty, the revitalization of low-income
communities, and the empowerment of low-in-
come families and individuals in rural and
urban areas to become fully self-sufficient
(particularly families who are attempting to
transition off a State program carried out
under part A of title IV of the Social Security
Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.)); and
(2) to accomplish the goals described in para-
graph (1) through—
(A) the strengthening of community capa-
bilities for planning and coordinating the
use of a broad range of Federal, State, local,
and other assistance (including private re-
sources) related to the elimination of pov-
erty, so that this assistance can be used in a
manner responsive to local needs and condi-
tions;
(B) the organization of a range of services
related to the needs of low-income families
and individuals, so that these services may
have a measurable and potentially major im-
pact on the causes of poverty in the commu-
nity and may help the families and individ-
uals to achieve self-sufficiency;
(C) the greater use of innovative and effec-
tive community-based approaches to attack-
ing the causes and effects of poverty and of
community breakdown;
(D) the maximum participation of resi-
dents of the low-income communities and
members of the groups served by programs
assisted through the block grants made
under this chapter to empower such resi-
dents and members to respond to the unique
problems and needs within their commu-
nities; and
(E) the broadening of the resource base of
programs direct