Families
Adoption Credit | Internal Revenue Service
Federal adoption tax credit guidance for tax year 2025, including updated limits, phaseout range, and refundable component details.
Child Tax Credit | Internal Revenue Service
Federal Child Tax Credit guidance for tax year 2025, including updated credit amounts, SSN rules, and ACTC refund limits.
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) | Internal Revenue Service
Updated IRS EITC guidance for tax year 2025 returns filed in 2026, including current income limits and maximum credit amounts.
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) – Free Domestic Violence Shelters and Services
Free emergency shelter, crisis hotlines, counseling, safety planning, legal advocacy, and supportive services for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, and family violence through a nationwide network of over 1,500 shelters and 1,700+ local programs funded by the federal government.
Federal Child Support Enforcement Program (Title IV-D) – Free Child Support Services
Free or low-cost services to establish paternity, establish child support orders, enforce child support payments, locate absent parents, modify support orders, and collect current and past-due child support through a federally mandated system operating in every state, territory, and tribal jurisdiction. The program collects over $34 billion annually for families.
Head Start and Early Head Start | Office of Head Start
Federal early childhood education and family services program with local enrollment, waiting-list pathways, and current eligibility-rule context.
National School Lunch Program: More Than Just Free Food
A comprehensive guide to the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), helping families access free or reduced-price meals and unlocking hidden educational benefits.
SUN Bucks (Summer EBT): How to Get $120 Per Child for Groceries
A complete guide to the new SUN Bucks program, providing $120 per eligible child to help families buy groceries during the summer break.