• Social Security refers to government-sponsored programs to help individuals and families in need.
  • Social security programs are usually funded by taxes.
  • In the US, the federal government provides grants to each state through the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program.
  • Eligibility for benefits depends on a number of factors, including income level and family size.
  • Benefit recipients typically receive biweekly or monthly payments in the form of food stamps, vouchers, or even direct payments.