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U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) this week introduced three bills to support foster and former foster youth by preventing family separation and promoting mental health services in foster care and …
Casey Introduces Legislation to Support Foster Youth, Expand Educational Resources and Health Care Coverage Read More
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced a bill on Friday aimed at expanding health care access to all American children. The …
U.S. Senator Bob Casey Proposes Bill for Universal Child Health Care Access Read More
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a new report showing that the national uninsured rate reached an all-time low of 7.7 percent in early 2023. Approximately 6.3 million people …
New HHS Report Shows National Uninsured Rate Reached All-Time Low in 2023 Read More
College can often be an overwhelming experience, with anxieties about finances looming over students and parents alike. It’s important, however, to remember that by knowing and exploring available funding options, …
6 Tips To Pay for Your Child’s College Education Read More
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released a new issue spotlight examining how the financial products used to deliver public benefits, like Social Security and unemployment compensation, affect the …
Exposing Extreme Fees on Prepaid Cards Used for Public Benefits Read More
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Multifamily Housing Programs this week announced that it is opening a new application period for COVID-19 Supplemental Payment (CSP) funding.
HUD Announces New COVID-19 Supplemental Payment Funding Read More
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 8.7 percent in 2023, the Social Security Administration announced this week. On average, Social Security …
Social Security Benefit Increases to Impact Over 70 Million Americans Read More The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced the availability of $12.5 million through the Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP) for eligible national and regional non-profit organizations …
HUD Announces $12.5 Million to Expand Affordable Housing and Homeownership Opportunities Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service recently announced that $5 million in competitive grants are being made available to enhance efficiency and access in the Supplemental Nutrition …
USDA Opens Grants Application to Improve SNAP Customer Service Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education recently announced actions to help incarcerated individuals access educational programs as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s broader efforts to support reentry, empower …
U.S. Department of Education Announces Expansion of Second Chance Pell Experiment and Actions to Help Incarcerated Individuals Read More