| Resources:
State Links:
1. PENNSYLVANIA
https://www.humanservices.state.pa.us/COMPASS/PGM/ASP/SCOO
www.dpw.state.pa.us
Look for: DPW Online Services (at bottom of web site)
2. VERMONT
Resource directory: http://www.vermont211.org
Screening tool: http://www.screendoor.vermont.gov
3. CALIFORNIA
http://www.calcarenet.ca.gov
http://www.benefitscheckup.org/ -- A Service of the National Council on Aging
4. TEXAS
www.txstars.net -- The State of Texas Assistance and Referral System (STARS) allows you to self-screen for potential eligibility for programs provided by the Texas Departmet of Human Services and other Texas state agencies.
6. ARIZONA
http://www.arizonachildcare.org -- receives child care referrals online. http://www.arizonaselfhelp.org/ Arizona Self Help is a prescreening tool for programs that are available to help you and your family. Arizona Self Help will tell you where to go for help and what to bring with you, after you have answered all the questions.
www.de.state.az.us/childcare
On the left side of the page, there is a Forms Download Center, Child Care Resource & Referral, and a Child Care Automated payment tracking link.
7. MASSACHUSETTS
http://www.eec.state.ma.us/ --Find Child Care by zip code, city/town, and type.
www.mass.gov --Seek State Online Services at top right side of page. Under Family-several online social services are available: Food, housing and other assistance programs; Apply for child support; Manage your child support case; Search for licensed childcare providers; Search for children waiting to be adopted, and Child care financial assistance. http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eohhs2constituent&L=2&L0=Home&L1=Consumer&sid=Eeohhs2
This tool will help you find local and statewide providers that offer services such as housing, food, financial assistance, health care and child care.
8. MICHIGAN
http://www.michigan.gov/mars
From www.michigan.gov --Select the Health button on the left side. Select Assistance Programs and then Michigan Assistance and Referral Services
9. CHILD CARE BUREAU
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ccb/
10. THE URBAN INSTITUTE
http://www.urban.org/
11. CENTER ON BUDGET AND POLICY PRIORITIES
http://www.cbpp.org/
12. FOOD and NUTRITION SERVICE
www.fns.usda.gov
Food Stamps Pre-Screening Eligibility Tool -- Offered by the Food & Nutrition Service, this is a pre-screening tool can be used to determine if you may be eligible to receive Food Stamp benefits.
13. ROCKEFELLER INSTITUTE
http://www.rockinst.org/
14. LA. OFFICE of INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
http://www.doa.louisiana.gov/oit/links.htm
15. AMERICAN PUBLIC HUMAN SERVICES ASSOCIATION
www.aphsa.org
16. Louisiana TANF State Plan
http://www.dss.state.la.us/departments/ofs/TANF_State_Plan.html
17. Louisiana Child Care State Plan
http://www.dss.state.la.us/Documents/OFS/Current_CCDFPlan_200.pdf
18. Administration for Children & Families Children’s Bureau
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb/
19. KANSAS
https://srits004.srs.ks.gov/index_te.html -- This online application and self-assessment tool covers Cash Assistance, Child Support, Child Care, Food Assistance, Medical Assistance, and Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
20. NEW JERSEY
http://www.njhelps.org/ -- NJHelps prescreens for 8 programs (Food Stamps, Medicaid, NJ Family Care, LIHEAP, TANF and General Assistance, Child Care Assistance, and Assistance for Relative Caregivers)that are available to help you and your family.
21. NEW YORK
https://www.madisoncountyfoodstamps.org/Default.asp -- Eligibility screening and online application (only for Madison County).
22. WEST VIRGINIA
http://www.wvinroads.org -- screens for Food Stamps, Healthcare, Long Term Care, Cash Assistance (WV WORKS), Medicare Premium Assistance Programs, Transportation Remuneration Incentive Program (TRIP), Non-Medical Emergency Transportation (NEMT), School Clothing Allowance (during SCA season only), and/or Low Income Energy Assistance Program (during LIEAP season only). In addition, applications may be made online for Medicaid for Children and Pregnant Women, West Virginia Children's Health Insurance Program (WVCHIP), Food Stamps (a face-to-face interview is required), Medicare Premium Assistance Programs, Transportation Remuneration Incentive Program (TRIP), School Clothing Allowance (during SCA season only), and/or Low Income Energy Assistance Program (during LIEAP season only).
23. WASHINGTON
http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/ESA/TEC/ -- trial eligibility calculator
https://fortress.wa.gov/dshs/f2ws03esaapps/onlineapp/introduction_1.asp -- Washington State’s Community Services division online application.
24. UTAH
http://www.utahcares.utah.gov/erepucpub/en/ScreenReferralHomePage.do -- Utah Cares is a tool that helps connect you with providers that offer basic services, such as, housing, food, childcare, transportation, financial assistance information and much more. http://community.utah.gov/apps/shod/execute/search -- subsidized and special needs housing database
25. HAWAII
http://www.state.hi.us/dhs
https://www.realchoices.org/AGModules/Forms/FormLoader.aspx?FormID=3 -- Application for Financial and Food Stamp Assistance:
https://www.realchoices.org/AGModules/Forms/FormLoader.aspx?FormID=1 -- Medical Assistance Application:
26. FLORIDA
http://www.myflorida.com/accessflorida/ -- apply for Food Stamps, Temporary Cash Assistance, or Medicaid; Check case status, and contains a Medicare Prescription Drug program application.
27. DELAWARE
https://assist.dhss.delaware.gov/PGM/ASP/SC001.asp --This site will let you see if your household is potentially eligible for Delaware's social service programs. You can then apply for these services online. ASSIST helps you submit an application and gives you additional information to complete the process.
28. COLORADO
http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/coworks/PDFs/Screening_Tool_3-03.pdf -- A screening tool for the Colorado WORKS/TANF program. -- A screening tool for periodic assessment review in the Colorado WORKS/TANF program.
29. ARKANSAS
https://dhhs.arkansas.gov/wa_FC_adoption/FCA_Inquiry.asp -- a potential Foster Care/ Adoptive parent can express their interest online to the agency.
30. ALASKA
http://health.hss.state.ak.us/dpa/programs/ccare/calculator/index.cfm -- online child care contribution calculator.
http://health.hss.state.ak.us/dpa/programs/ccare/facilities/ -- connect to Alaska’s child care facilities database.
http://health.hss.state.ak.us/dpa/programs/fstamps/# -- connect to Alaska’s food stamp eligibility calculator.
31. ALABAMA
http://www.dhr.state.al.us/Inquiry.aspx -- online inquiry form for potential Adoptive or Foster Care parents
http://www.dhr.state.al.us/daycarehome.asp -- online day care center directory |
