((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.