HHS Bans Illegal Aliens from Accessing its Taxpayer-Funded Programs
Jul 10, 2025 · The new policy applies PRWORA’s plain-language definition of “Federal public benefit,” reverses outdated exclusions, affirms that programs serving individuals, households, or families are …
What is child abuse or neglect? What is the definition of child abuse ...
May 9, 2023 · This definition of child abuse and neglect refers to parents and other caregivers. A "child" under this definition means a person who is younger than age 18 or who is not an emancipated …
What is TANF? - HHS.gov
May 9, 2023 · TANF is a time-limited program that helps families when parents or other relatives cannot provide for the family's basic needs. The federal government provides grants to states to run the …
Laws and Welfare Reform Overview - HHS.gov
Apr 11, 2025 · Additional examples of practices which may violate these nondiscrimination laws are provided in a document for case workers, entitled "Technical Assistance for Caseworkers on Civil …
Social Services | HHS.gov
Apr 17, 2025 · Foster Care The Children’s Bureau and its services – Child Welfare Information Gateway and AdoptUSKids – provide resources about the foster care system.
Homelessness - HHS.gov
Mar 24, 2025 · HHS is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and supporting the delivery of essential human services. HHS is committed to supporting …
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) - HHS.gov
Oct 29, 2015 · TANF helps needy families support themselves financially. States, territories, and tribes receiving HHS block grants for TANF cannot discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, …
About HHS - HHS.gov
The mission of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is to enhance the health and well-being of all Americans, by providing for effective health and human services and by fostering …
Protection from Discrimination in Child Welfare Activities
Aug 8, 2023 · What is the Child Welfare System? The child welfare system is a group of services designed to promote the well-being of children by ensuring safety, achieving permanency, and …
About OHRP | HHS.gov
Mar 19, 2025 · The Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) provides leadership in the protection of the rights, welfare, and wellbeing of subjects involved in research conducted or …