What is a bankruptcy petition? A Bankruptcy petition is a declaration of your desire to be made Bankrupty. In order to do this, you will need to complete an online Bankruptcy application form, there is no paper equivalent and you do not have to attend a court to do this. The application is your official request to the adjudicator to be made Bankrupt.
The federal government funds a range of welfare programs for the poor, from cash assistance, food stamps to Medicaid. And TANF often becomes a source of safety net for over 1.6 million families while they get back on their feet â with single mothers making up the bulk of welfare recipients.
Generally, families are eligible to receive cash aid and services when: 1  The eligible children are deprived of parental support or care due to: Death; Incapacity; Unemployment/underemployment; or. 2  A needy or non-needy caretaker provides care for foster children.