Stakeholder Resource
To Boost Family Formation, Increase Stability for Men and Flexibility for Mothers
This Institute for Family Studies resource looks at how job stability for men and flexible work arrangements for mothers influence decisions around forming and sustaining families. It brings attention to how work conditions shape family life in practical ways, not just financial ones. For Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs, it can help frame policy and service discussions around employment supports that recognize caregiving responsibilities while also strengthening pathways to economic stability.
Source
Partner Resources
OFA Initiatives
A Home for Every Child
Rebuilding the American Families
Topics/Subtopics
Rebuilding the American Families
Emerging Approaches
Employment
Family Strengthening
Family Formation
Fatherhood
Healthy Relationships and Marriage
Supportive Services
Special Populations
Publication Date
2026-03-04
TANF Regulatory Codes
45 CFR Part 260.20 – (b)
45 CFR Part 260.20 – (d)
45 CFR Part 261.2
45 CFR Part 261.30-36 – (a)
45 CFR Part 261.20-24