Business · 02/02/1994Updated: 10/15/2026 · 1 min read

Aid to Families With Dependent Children and Adult Assistance Programs Income and Resources Disregards

Summary

The US Department of Health and Human Services updates the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program and adult assistance programs in Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands by adding income and resources disregards from several public laws.

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