Basic Needs

Emergency food and shelter program supports migrants

The Emergency Food and Shelter Program is announcing the availability of funds for reimbursement to agencies that have provided services to migrants released from DHS custody at the southern border. more

Basic Needs

Requests for Proposals

Applying for Social Security and SSI benefits during the pandemic

Although SSA offices are not providing onsite service, people can still file online or by phone. Call 1-800-772-1213 for a phone appointment, or use our Office Locater to get the local office number. more

Basic Needs

PA court considers challenge to end of cash assistance program

A case before Commonwealth Court in Pennsylvania challenges the end of a cash assistance program for the poorest Pennsylvanians. more

Basic Needs

Income

Proposed Biden child payment plan: What you need to know

Under the plan Democrats unveiled February 6th, most American parents would receive $3,000 a year for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 a year for every child under age 6. more

Basic Needs

Income

DHS issues evaluation of group homes and institutions

The report is the second annual evaluation report issued by the agency. more

Basic Needs

Reports

Congress approves temporary 15% jump in SNAP benefits

In the December COVID-19 assistance bill, Congress approved a 15% increase to the SNAP maximum benefit for the first six months of the year (Jan. 1- June 30. 2021). more

Basic Needs

Income