The library

Resources

Browse by category to find plain-language guides and checklists for the programs families ask about most.

Financial Assistance Programs

Government and community programs that help cover food, housing, and utility costs.

SNAP, WIC, food banks, and school meal programs — how eligibility, applications, and renewals work.

Rental assistance programs, housing vouchers, and what to know before you apply.

Programs that help cover energy, water, and heating bills when money is tight.

Short-term emergency funds and assistance for families facing a sudden financial gap.

Understanding notices, tenant rights, and the resources that can help you stay housed.

Tools and guides for building a household budget that holds up to real life.

Building a family budget that holds up, deciding what to cut first, and talking about money without the stress.

Coverage and support programs for children's health care and school-based needs.

Free and reduced school meals, summer meal programs, and other food support for kids.

Medicaid, CHIP, low-cost clinics, and how to enroll in Marketplace health coverage.