Where can I find information on programs to help meet the needs of children and families?

Answer:

The GovBenefits.gov Web site offers eligibility and contact information about all Federal programs that provide benefits or services. A list of all Health and Human Services programs is available on the site, as is a list Child Care/Child Support programs.

HHS administers many programs to promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities. Among these programs are:

Adoption and Foster Care: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb/fri/index.htm#adoption (ACF)

Child Abuse and Neglect: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb/fri/index.htm#can (ACF)

Child Care: http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov (ACF)

Child Development: http://www.nichd.nih.gov/ (NIH)

Child Support Enforcement: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse/ (ACF)
Federal Parent Locator Service: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse/newhire/index.htm (ACF)

Elders and Families: http://www.aoa.gov/eldfam/eldfam.aspx (AoA)
Eldercare Locator: http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare/Public/Home.asp (AoA)
Senior Citizens' Resources: http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors.shtml (USA.gov)

Head Start Locator: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/HeadStartOffices (ACF)

Find a Health Center: http://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/ (HRSA)
Health Information (Medline Plus): http://medlineplus.gov/ (NIH)
Maternal and Child Health Publications: http://www.ask.hrsa.gov/MCH.cfm?content=MCH (HRSA)
Healthy Youth: http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/healthtopics/index.htm (CDC)

Home Energy Assistance Program: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/liheap/ (ACF)

Job Opportunities for Low-Income Individuals: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/dcdp/joli/index.html (ACF)

Mental Health Information: http://www.samhsa.gov/MentalHealth/mentalhealth_public_i.aspx (SAMHSA)

Parenting Resources: http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Parents.shtml (USA.gov)

Pregnancy: http://www.hhs.gov/children/index.shtml#pregnancy

Substance Abuse Help: http://www.samhsa.gov/treatment/treatment_public_i.aspx (SAMHSA)

Teenagers: http://www.hhs.gov/children/index.shtml#teenagers

Last Updated: 04/23/2008