; and (2) prevent wrongful attempts to target such life-affirming programs and providers and to strip such assistance from women and families in need. 4. Clarification of eligibility of alternatives to abortion programs to receive TANF funds Section 404 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 604 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (l) Clarification of eligibility of alternatives to abortion programs (1) In general A State to which a grant is made under section 403 may use such grant to carry out alternatives to abortion programs in furtherance of the purpose of this part specified in section 401(a). (2) Alternatives to abortion programs defined In this subsection, the term alternatives to abortion programs means 1 or more programs that promote childbirth as an alternative to abortion, through life-affirming social services providers, which may include, but are not limited, to pregnancy centers, adoption assistance providers, and maternity homes. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the term life-affirming social services providers does not include entities that provide, facilitate, counsel in favor of, or refer for, abortions. (3) Permitted services Services provided through alternatives to abortion programs that are carried out with any amount paid to a State under section 403 in furtherance of the purpose of this part specified in section 401(a), and subject to section 408(a)(6), may include, but are not limited to— (A) counseling and mentoring on pregnancy, education, parenting skills, adoption services, life skills, alcohol and drug use, relationships, sexually transmitted infections, abuse, fetal development, nutrition, child care, sexual risk avoidance, and employment readiness topics; (B) care coordination for prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal services, including connecting participants to health services; (C) educational materials and information about pregnancy, parenting, sexual risk avoidance, and adoption services