US Assistance Guide – Page 2 – Plain-English guides to U.S. assistance programs

FEMA Disaster Assistance: How to Apply After a Hurricane, Flood, or Fire

After a declared disaster, FEMA may help with temporary housing, home repairs, and other needs. Learn how to apply and what documents to keep.

Child care can cost as much as rent. Learn how state child care subsidies, Head Start, and tax credits can help working parents.

Lost your job? Unemployment insurance can replace part of your income while you search for work. Here’s how to file and keep your benefits.

SSI and SSDI are both Social Security disability programs, but they work very differently. Here’s how to tell them apart and how to apply.

TANF provides temporary cash help and job support for low-income families with children. Learn how it works in your state and how to apply.

Lifeline gives eligible low-income households a monthly discount on phone or internet service. Learn who qualifies and how to sign up safely.

LIHEAP helps low-income households pay heating and cooling bills, and can help with shutoff notices. Learn how to apply in your state.

Community health centers offer medical, dental, and mental health care on a sliding fee scale based on income, with or without insurance.

If your family earns too much for Medicaid but can’t afford private insurance, CHIP may cover your children. Here’s how it works and how to sign up.

Medicaid provides free or low-cost health coverage to millions of Americans. Learn who qualifies, how the rules differ by state, and how to apply.