Department of Human Services. Public Assistance. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), commonly known as welfare, is the monthly cash assistance program for poor families with children under age 18. Cooperation with Department of Human Services Division of Child Support Services is a requirement of receiving TANF benefits.
DAILY SERVINGS FOR AN TEENAGER'S DIET. 1  Breads / Starches: Most teens need 5 to 10 servings per day. One serving is the amount listed below. 2  1 bagel or muffin. 2 slices bread. 3  Fruits: Most teens need 2 to 3 servings per day. One serving is the amount listed below.  1/2 cup canned fruit or fruit juice.
Help Teens Make Good Choices. Deciding what to eat and how much to exercise is part of growing up. But too often, a child's choices give health the short shrift. Teens may lack the skills and motivation to do what they should to stay healthy. Balancing school, sports, social activities, and work presents a major challenge to eating healthy, says Kendrin Sonneville, MS, RD, who specializes in teen at Children's Hospital in Boston.