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

Benefits.gov 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 of child care/child support programs.

HHS runs many programs to help and support families, children, individuals, and communities. Among these programs are:

Adolescent and School Health (CDC)

Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention (ACF)

Child Abuse and Neglect (ACF)

Child Support Enforcement (ACF)

Early Childhood Development (ACF)

Eldercare Locator (ACL/AoA)

Family Violence Prevention and Services (ACF)

Federal Parent Locator Service (ACF)

Foster Care (ACF)

Find Health Care Insurance (HealthCare.gov)

Find a Health Center (HRSA)

Health Information (Medline Plus, NIH)

Head Start and Head Start Program Locator (ACF)

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (ACF)

Programs for Older Adults (HHS.gov)

Runaway and Homeless Youth (ACF)

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment (SAMHSA)

Posted in: Programs for Families and Children

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Content last reviewed May 11, 2023