All matters pertaining to children’s issues, foster care, public assistance and income support, services to senior citizens and individuals with disabilities, immigration policy, social services, and elementary, secondary and post-secondary education.
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All matters pertaining to children’s issues, foster care, public assistance and income support, services to senior citizens and individuals with disabilities, immigration policy, social services, and elementary, secondary and post-secondary education.
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Get the word out! IRS - certified tax preparers help millions of people keep more of their money
Did you know that many Americans can keep more of their money at tax time by getting free tax preparation from IRS-certified volunteer preparers? -
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ACL releases two new grant opportunities for Innovations in Nutrition Programs and Services for older adults
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released two new Innovations in Nutrition Programs and Services (INNU) funding opportunities that counties are eligible for to establish innovative approaches to enhance the quality and effectiveness of nutrition programs and services within the aging services system. -
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House passes bipartisan legislation to reauthorize maternal and infant home visiting program
On December 2, the U.S. House passed the bipartisan Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 (H.R. 8876). The legislation would reauthorize the Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (MIECHV) program, which is currently slated to expire on December 16 at the end of Fiscal Year 2022. -
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HHS releases $4.5 billion to support LIHEAP
On November 14, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) released $4.5 billion for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) block grant funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. -
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VA announces funding opportunities to help veterans experiencing homelessness
n October 27, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published three grant opportunities aimed at helping veterans who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
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May. 5, 2022
WASHINGTON — The National Association of Counties (NACo) this week applauded the White House announcement of a conference on food, nutrition, hunger and health – the first of its kind since 1969.
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Mar. 16, 2022
This hub hosts information and resources on tax filing for health and human services agencies serving families eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Tax Credit (CTC).
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