Family Support

Explore resources, programs, and practical information for families and households.

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Family
Family Assistance Programs: How They Work and Where to Start
Learn how TANF and other family assistance programs generally work, where to research them, what documents to gather, and how to avoid application scams.
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Family
Programs That May Help With Childcare Costs
Learn about childcare subsidies, Head Start, pre-K, dependent care accounts, and tax credits that may help families manage childcare costs.
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Family
How to Find Community Programs in Your Area
Learn where to look for local community programs, from 211 and community action agencies to libraries, family resource centers, and findhelp.org.
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