Sec. 401. PURPOSE
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## SEC. 401 PURPOSE **[**[42 U.S.C. 601](/us/usc/t42/s601)**]** ###
(a)In General The purpose of this part is to increase the flexibility of States in operating a program designed to— ####
(1)provide assistance to needy families so that children may be cared for in their own homes or in the homes of relatives; ####
(2)end the dependence of needy parents on government benefits by promoting job preparation, work, and marriage; ####
(3)prevent and reduce the incidence of out-of-wedlock pregnancies and establish annual numerical goals for preventing and reducing the incidence of these pregnancies; and ####
(4)encourage the formation and maintenance of two-parent families. ###
(b)No Individual Entitlement This part shall not be interpreted to entitle any individual or family to assistance under any State program funded under this part.
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