Poverty & Parenthood

Good overview of the history of the poverty measure. From the University of Wisconsin/Madison's Institute for Research on Poverty, one of three National Poverty Research Centers sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

From the Department of Health and Human Services. See their 2014 Poverty Guidelines, which provide a table of numbers for poverty income levels for families of 1 through 8.

The Census Bureau provides poverty data from several household surveys and programs. Here you can find poverty estimates, learn about these surveys and programs, and get guidance on how to choose the right estimate for your needs.

The Living Wage Calculator (MIT), defines a living wage as "hourly rate that an individual must earn to support their family, if they are the sole provider and are working full-time (2080 hours per year)."

Find and download data on income, employment, unemployment, pay & benefits, etc.

One of three national centers focused on research on poverty.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of needy families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency.

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is administered in each state or territory by state health departments. Contact the WIC state or local agency serving your area to schedule an appointment.

For all FNS programs other than SNAP, use the state and program selections on this webpage.

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) works to improve the health of low-income persons at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA Foods. USDA distributes both food and administrative funds to participating states and Indian Tribal Organizations to operate CSFP.

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) contractors deliver fresh produce, milk, dairy and cooked meats to disadvantaged Americans across the country.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Department of Defense (DoD) Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program allows schools to use USDA Foods entitlement dollars to buy fresh produce.

Contact a person in your local community who helps people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH): Find essential services and resources in your community for homelessness.

Local agencies provide a range of services, including food, housing, health, and safety. Contact a national hotline or locate an organization near you.

A summary of public housing programs within the Office of Public and Indian Housing.

If you need public housing assistance or would like specific information about public housing programs such as housing choice vouchers, please contact your local Public Housing Agency.

USDA’s Rural Housing Service offers a variety of programs to build or improve housing and essential community facilities in rural areas. They offer loans, grants and loan guarantees for single- and multi-family housing, child care centers, fire and police stations, hospitals, libraries, nursing homes, schools, first responder vehicles and equipment, housing for farm laborers and much more.

Well built, affordable housing is essential to the vitality of communities in rural America. Housing Programs give families and individuals the opportunity to buy, build, repair, or own safe and affordable homes located in rural America. Eligibility for these loans, loan guarantees, and grants is based on income and varies according to the average median income for each area.

Learn how the Department of Housing and Urban Development provides rental assistance.

The housing choice voucher program provides assistance to very low-income families to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing. Housing can include single-family homes, townhouses and apartments and is not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects. Housing choice vouchers are administered locally by Public Housing Agencies (PHAs). A family that is issued a housing voucher is responsible for finding a suitable housing unit of the family's choice where the owner agrees to rent under the program. A housing subsidy is paid to the landlord directly by the PHA on behalf of the participating family. The family then pays the difference between the actual rent charged by the landlord and the amount subsidized by the program.

Search for resources for housing and public utilities. Filter by state to find available services.

This collaborative program between HUD and VA combines HUD housing vouchers with VA supportive services to help Veterans who are homeless and their families find and sustain permanent housing.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides services for people experiencing homelessness. Transitional or supportive housing and homeless shelters can help stabilize people with mental health issues and substance use disorders who are experiencing homelessness.

Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program: Find a Health Center

Learn about your options for getting health insurance coverage.

Stay aware of where you are and your exposure to disease or injury. Learn about safety and prevention in your workplace, home, and more.

Resources on Adolescent Health focuses on how adolescents develop and the issues they may face as they mature.

Resources for Reproductive Health focuses on reproductive health and addresses the reproductive processes, functions, and systems at all stages across the lifespan.

View Healthcare and Medical Assistance Benefits.

The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) plays a vital role in keeping the nation healthy. We accomplish this by setting national public health objectives and supporting programs, services, and education activities that improve the health of all Americans.

You can enroll in or change health insurance plans, or see if you qualify for Medicaid or CHIP.

Learn more about Medicare.

Search these frequently asked questions for immediate answers to the most common questions about indoor air quality (IAQ) or send a question to the customer care team.

https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/epa-regional-office-and-state-indoor-air-quality-information

Drinking water comes from ground water (aquifers), streams, rivers, and lakes. Protecting these drinking water sources is key to sustaining safe drinking water supplies. Explore this site to learn the basics of source water protection, including assessment and implementation, and how you can help protect the source of your drinking water.

Information about the Hegeler and Carus Superfund site in LaSalle, IL