How much do people make on AFDC and food stamps?
AFDC has been replaced by Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP). It is labeled temporary because the government no longer gives out welfare as a lifetime benefit, but instead as an opportunity to become independent after a financial crisis.9 If a family fits the necessary criteria they may earn, on average, around $652.05 through the following programs: Name of Program Brief Description Criteria Average Amt. of Funding in 2005 FITAP Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program Cash assistance to families with children. Goal to decrease independence on govt assistance. Low or very low income and under or unemployed. 10 $193.95 Louisiana Food Stamp Program Monthly benefits for low income families to help buy the food they need to be healthy. A bank account with less than $2,000 or $3,000 if there are dependents in the household. Also cannot have an income over $11,677 (more if there are more earners in the household). $265.94 Head Start/Early Head Start 11 Assistan
