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Food Stamp Program: Participation by AFDC Households

RCED-88-85BR Published: Feb 11, 1988. Publicly Released: Mar 14, 1988.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the: (1) percentage of Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) recipient households also receiving Food Stamp Program benefits, both nationally and for each state; and (2) reasons why AFDC households in some states do not have higher food stamp participation rates.

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Disadvantaged personsEligibility determinationsFood relief programsPublic assistance programsState-administered programsStatistical dataParticipation ratesQuality controlNutritionEligibility criteria