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News: Familias y servicios para niños

March 27, 2024

Accessing Government Benefits for Families

Benefits.gov has many resources available for you and your family to help navigate difficult circumstances...
July 19, 2023

5 Benefits for First Responders and their Families

First responders put their lives on the line every day. They are our neighbors, family members, and...
February 15, 2023

5 Benefits for First Time Parents

Becoming a first-time parent can be overwhelming, but Benefits.gov is here to help! In this article...
December 21, 2022

Managing Benefits for Loved Ones

Millions of Americans receive government benefits every year, but the process can be difficult and...
July 6, 2022

Becoming a Foster Parent

Foster care, also known as out-of-home care, is a temporary service provided by states to help children...
June 22, 2022

Get Ahead with Head Start

Early childhood development is a crucial stage of life for a child’s physical, intellectual, emotional...
May 1, 2019

Resources for Moms

In honor of Mother’s Day, we want to recognize and thank all mothers. Benefits.gov offers information on...
March 13, 2018

Nevertheless, She Persisted: Celebrating Women's History Month

Happy National Women’s History Month! Since 1975, March has been declared Women’s History Month and...
November 15, 2017

Giving Thanks this Season

Thanksgiving is a special time of year for families and friends to come together and be thankful. Whether...
August 26, 2015

Helping Parents Prepare for Back-to-School

As summer winds down, kids across the country are preparing to go back to school once again. Whether...
January 3, 2008

Benefits.gov Highlights Children's Benefit Programs

According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation, there are over 13 million American children living in...
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