Description

Aid to Families With Dependent Children (AFDC) is a federal assistance program in the United States designed to provide financial support to families with children who are in need. The program aims to help families achieve self-sufficiency and improve their living conditions.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that AFDC may be referred to as 'Asistencia a Familias con Hijos Dependientes' in some contexts. It is important to maintain a formal register when interpreting this term, as it relates to government assistance. Avoid using colloquial terms that may not be recognized in formal settings.

Example Sentences

EN: The Aid to Families With Dependent Children (AFDC) program helps low-income families support their children.

ES: El Programa de Ayuda A Familias con Hijos Dependientes ayuda a las familias de bajos ingresos a mantener a sus hijos.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusion with similar government assistance programs; mispronouncing 'dependientes' as 'dependientes'; using informal terms instead of the official program name.