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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