What do you need help with today?

I need food

SNAP and meals at school.

• Apply for SNAP: application, interview and next steps
• Get help with school meals: one step at a time

I need health care or emotional support

Medicaid applications and coverage choices.

• Apply for Medicaid: start, send documents and follow up
• Compare health plans

Need mental health support?

I cannot cover rent or utilities

Housing assistance, bills and local contacts.

• Cannot pay rent or energy bills? Start here
• Find local help: California and Washington

I lost my job or income

Put your next actions in order.

• Lost your job? A simple plan for benefits and bills
• Compare money left after a work change

I need disability or older-adult support

Start with SSI and understand an agency decision.

• Apply for SSI: one step at a time
• Understand a benefit denial and your next step

I am caring for children

Meals, family changes and planning for a baby.

• Get help with school meals: one step at a time
• Plan for a baby's first year

A form or letter is confusing

Short instructions and help with missing documents.

• Common paperwork, one step at a time
• Make a plan from a benefits letter
• What to do when a document is missing

Need legal help with this problem?

I need help with study or taxes

Find the first official step for FAFSA or filing taxes.

• Start FAFSA
• Start a tax return