Government Resources
Administration for Children and Families
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities.
www.acf.hhs.gov
Administration on Aging
The Department of Health and Human Services offers comprehensive information for seniors including news, benefits and government programs.
www.aoa.gov
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is the lead Federal agency charged with improving the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for all Americans.
www.ahrq.gov
Centers for Disease Control
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and health education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States.
www.cdc.gov
Centers for Medicaid and Medicare
CMS’ mission is to ensure effective, up-to-date health care coverage and to promote quality care for beneficiaries.
www.cms.gov
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD's mission is to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination.
www.hud.gov
Food and Nutrition Services
FNS administers the nutrition assistance programs of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The mission of FNS is to provide children and needy families better access to food and a more healthful diet through its food assistance programs and comprehensive nutrition education efforts.
www.fns.usda.gov
Health Resources and Services Administration
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency for improving access to health care services for people who are uninsured, isolated or medically vulnerable.
www.hrsa.gov
National Institute of Health
NIH is the steward of medical and behavioral research for the Nation. Its mission is science in pursuit of fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to extend healthy life and reduce the burdens of illness and disability.
www.nih.gov
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA’s vision is a life in the community for everyone. To realize this vision, the Agency has sharply focused its mission on building resilience and facilitating recovery for people with or at risk of mental or substance use disorders.
www.samhsa.gov