Federal Web sites
This listing presents federal Web sites that offer valuable information on a range of issues.
Please select from the topics below to learn more:
Comprehensive Federal Web sites
USA.gov
The official U.S. gateway to all government information.
www.usa.gov
USA.gov for Seniors
USA.gov for Seniors site helps users access all government sites that provide services for senior citizens.
www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors.shtml
DisabilityInfo.gov
DisabilityInfo.gov is a comprehensive Federal website of disability-related government resources.
www.disabilityinfo.gov
GovBenefits.gov
Site is the official government benefits website. It is a free, confidential tool that helps individuals find government benefits they may be eligible to receive.
www.GovBenefits.gov
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Employment/Financial
Employment and Training Administration (ETA)/DOL
ETA administers federal government job training, federal grants to states for public employment service programs, and unemployment insurance benefits. Agency oversees the Senior Community Service Employment Program.
www.doleta.gov
LIHEAP
Site contains general information on the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/liheap
Social Security Administration
The official site for Social Security. The website contains a wealth of information and resources including on-line databases and publications.
www.ssa.gov
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP is the new name for the federal Food Stamp Program. Site provides information on the SNAP including eligibility and application information.
www.fns.usda.gov/snap
Weatherization Assistance Program
Information on the Weatherization Assistance Program offered by the U.S. Department of Energy.
www.eere.energy.gov/weatherization
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Faith-Based
Innovations in Effective Compassion
This site serves as a clearinghouse for results of the Initiative as well as research, evaluation, and replicable models resulting from the implementation of Faith-based Initiatives across the Federal government and beyond.
www.innovationincompassion.hhs.gov
Equal Treatment for Faith-Based Organizations Regulation
HHS issued a regulation regarding equal treatment of faith-based organizations.
www.hhs.gov/fbci/final.html
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Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC, a part of HHS, is the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting public health activities in the United States.
www.cdc.gov
Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services
CMS' mission is to ensure effective, up-to-date health care coverage and to promote quality care for beneficiaries. Agency oversees the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
www.cms.gov
Food and Drug Administration
The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.
www.fda.gov
Healthfinder
Provides links to selected online publications, clearinghouses, databases, websites and support and self-help groups, as well as government agencies and nonprofit organizations for seniors and others.
www.healthfinder.gov
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
HRSA, an agency of HHS, is the primary Federal agency for improving access to health care services for people who are uninsured, isolated or medically vulnerable.
www.hrsa.gov/about/default.htm
Medicare.gov
The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare.
www.medicare.gov
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCI leads a national effort to eliminate the suffering and death due to cancer. NCI also supports the Cancer Information Service (cis.nci.nih.gov), a program that provides the latest and most accurate cancer information to patients, their families, the public, and health professionals.
www.cancer.gov
National Institute on Aging
NIA leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life.
www.nia.nih.gov
Nutrition.gov
A federal resource that provides easy access to all online federal government information on nutrition.
www.nutrition.gov
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA, an agency within HHS, is responsible for improving the accountability, capacity and effectiveness of the nation's substance abuse prevention, addictions treatment, and mental health services delivery system.
www.samhsa.hhs.gov
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Homelessness
HHS Homeless Page
Information on HHS grants, resources, research, and publications.
www.hhs.gov/homeless
HUD Homeless Assistance
HUD funds a range of programs managed by local organizations to help the homeless, including shelter, food, counseling, and jobs skills programs.
www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/homeless/index.cfm
Homeless Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers a wide array of special programs and initiatives specifically designed to help homeless veterans live as self-sufficiently and independently as possible.
www1.va.gov/homeless/index.cfm
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Housing
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Site provides information related to housing options for seniors including information on HUD housing programs.
www.hud.gov
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Transportation
Federal Transit Administration
The FTA supports locally planned and operated public mass transit systems throughout the United States.
www.fta.dot.gov
Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA)
RITA coordinates the Department of Transportation's research programs and is charged with advancing the deployment of cross-cutting technologies to improve our Nation’s transportation system.
www.its.dot.gov/index.htm
United We Ride
United We Ride is an interagency Federal national initiative that supports States and their localities in developing coordinated human service delivery systems.
www.unitedweride.gov
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Veterans
Veterans Administration
Information on VA benefits and services.
www.va.gov
HUD Veteran Resource Center
Department of Housing and Urban Development resources for veterans.
http://nhl.gov/offices/cpd/about/hudvet
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Volunteerism/Civic Engagement
Corporation for National and Community Service
The Corporation provides grants and training and technical assistance to developing and expanding volunteer organizations. The agency oversees the Senior Corps (Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, and RSVP)
http://cns.gov/
USA Freedom Corps
USAFC promotes and expands volunteer service in America by partnering with national service programs, working to strengthen the non-profit sector, recognizing volunteers, and helping to connect individuals with volunteer opportunities.
www.freedomcorps.gov
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