Administration for the Welfare of Children and Families (ACF)
The Administration for the Welfare of Children and Families (ACF) is an agency in the Department of Health and Human Services whose mission is to...
Foster Care Program
Through the title IV-E Foster Care program, the Children’s Bureau supports states (plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico) provide board and care payments...
Welfare or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program helps families with children whose parents or responsible caregiver cannot provide for the family’s basic needs. State,...
What is Food Stamp program?
Food Stamp program provides monthly benefits to low-income households to help pay for the cost of food. A household may be one person living alone,...
How can I get Medicaid coverage for my children?
If you’re enrolled in Medicaid when your baby is born, your child is automatically eligible for Medicaid until your child’s first birthday. This means you...
What special Medicaid coverage is available to women?
Cancer Prevention and Treatment Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment (BCCPT) Medicaid programs are available to eligible women who are diagnosed with either breast...
What does Medicaid cover?
The benefits covered for adults through Medicaid are different in each state, but certain benefits are covered in every Medicaid program. Doctor’s services that are...
How can I get Medicaid?
You may be eligible for benefits through Medicaid. Medicaid programs vary by state, so you will need to check with your state Medicaid office for...
What is Medicaid?
Each state operates a Medicaid program that provides health coverage for lower-income people, families and children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Section 1331 of...