Find assistance by need
Browse related government programs for food, household bills, health coverage, family support and other needs. Each topic explains the resources available in this directory and connects you with official information.
Food assistance: groceries, WIC and school meals
Find official resources for SNAP, WIC and school meals, with links to program guides and state contacts already listed in SafetyNet Index.
Health coverage: Medicaid, CHIP, Marketplace and Medicare
Browse official Medicaid, CHIP, Health Insurance Marketplace and Medicare resources, including the state pages and help locators in this directory.
Housing and utility help: rent, energy, phone and internet
Find official Housing Choice Voucher, LIHEAP and Lifeline resources for rental assistance, energy bills, and phone or internet discounts.
Child care and family support resources
Explore child care assistance, Head Start, child support, and foster care or adoption resources through existing official program links.
Help after job loss: income, food and health coverage resources
Find starting points for unemployment insurance, cash assistance, SNAP and health coverage, plus the official USAGov Benefit Finder.
Disability benefits and support: SSI, SSDI and coverage resources
Find official SSI, SSDI, disability information, Medicare and Medicaid links without treating separate programs as a single application.
Support for older adults and caregivers
Explore Eldercare Locator, Medicare, SSI and free tax help through official resources already listed in SafetyNet Index.
Tax credits and free tax preparation resources
Find official Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit and VITA/TCE information, plus the IRS tax assistance site locator.
Start with a need or a location
Use these topic pages to compare the types of help listed here. Use the state directory to find your agency and benefits portal, or browse all 26 program resources.
SafetyNet Index is an independent directory. Agencies determine eligibility, availability and application requirements.