Free For Kids

Children are our future and we want to do as much as possible to help them along their way. Childcare, education, health issues, and more lead the list. But where do we look to find the answers? There are several good starting places where we can begin the search, keeping in mind that these are only the tip of the iceberg…

1) Find All Federal Government Money Programs For Children….
… They are described in a book called the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance. This book is available at your local public library or the U.S. Government Printing Office www.gpo.gov. You can also search the contents of this book for free on the web at www.cfda.gov.

2) Find All State Money Programs For Children…
… Every state has money programs to help children. Look for your state offices of health, education, or jobs and family services. You can find them by dialing 411 and asking for your state capitol operator or be going to the web at www.govengine.com and clicking on your state.

3) Find Money For Child Care….
… Each state operates a little differently in dealing with childcare funds. To learn more about what your state has to offer, you can contact National Child Care Information Center, 243 Church Street, NW, Vienna, VA 22180; 800-616-2242; http://nccic.org. They can direct you to resources in your area to apply for childcare funds.

4) Find Health Information For Children…
… You can search for health information through the National Health Information Center, P.O. Box 1133, Washington, DC 20013; 800-336-4797; www.health.gov/NHIC.

5) Find Helpful Educational Information For Children…
… The U.S. Department of Education has established a helpful website for parents looking for information on how to help their children succeed in school. Check out www.ed.gov to see what they have to offer.

6) Find Programs Available Through the Smithsonian…
… The Smithsonian offers a wealth of education programs and resources. To learn more about what they offer, check them out on the web at www.si.edu.

7) Ask ERIC…
… The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education and produces a wealth of journals and literature on a wide range of educational topics. ERIC used to sponsor clearinghouses on topics like Math and Science, Elementary and Early Childhood Education, Disabilities and Gifted Education, and more. These have lost their funding, although many of the host organizations are continuing in some form. To learn how to access articles or to be referred to a specific contact go to www.eric.ed.gov or 800-LET-ERIC. To learn how to contact a clearinghouse, go to http://www.lib.msu.edu/corby/education/eric/clearinghouseplans.htm.

$1,200/Month In Day Care Money While You Look For Work…
… Make $39,000 and get free childcare. In Connecticut your income can be $39,168 and you may qualify for $640 a month in childcare. Make $25,332 in Indiana and get $1,260 a month for infant care. The Child Care and Development Block Grant gives money to states to help families meet their childcare needs. Parents may choose from a variety of childcare providers, including center-based, family childcare and in-home care, care provided by relatives, and even sectarian childcare providers. You can even get money to start a day care center! To find out how to take advantage of this program in your state and to learn the eligibility requirements, contact National Child Care Information Center, 243 Church Street, NW, Vienna, VA 22180; 800-616-2242; http://nccic.org.

$5,000 Worth of Free Health Care for Kids…
… Make up to $38,657 and get free health care for your kids. Almost every state now has a Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIPS), which extends medical coverage to many children who may not be covered. Contact your state Department of Health to see what version of the CHIPS program is offered in your area; or call a new government hotline to help locate free health care for kids at 877-KIDS-NOW; 877-543-7669; or got to www.insurekidsnow.gov.

$10,000 For Teenagers To Start A Business…
… The U.S. Department of Agriculture has a program that loans money to kids between the ages of 10 and 21, who live in small towns, to start a business. Some states even run entrepreneur camps or special business training programs for kids. To learn more about this program contact your local Farm Service, or the Farm Service Agency, Loan Marketing Division, Ag Box 0522, Washington, DC 20250; 202-720-1632; www.fsa.usda.gov.

$6,000 Worth Of Free Speech Therapy For Pre-Schoolers…
… It doesn’t matter how much money you earn. You can have your child tested to see if any speech problems are developing and get free speech therapy. It is part of the U.S. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), to make sure that children in need receive special education beginning on their third birthday (in some states it starts at age two). The program is run through your local school district, so check with them first, or your state Department of Education. You can also contact Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202; 202-205-5507; www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/index.html.

Up to $1,800 in Michigan…
… The Education Freedom Fund provides low-income Michigan families with school choice for their K-8 students by providing tuition assistance through scholarships. Scholarships are need-based to families that qualify for the federal government’s free or reduced lunch program. Maximum annual scholarships are $1,000 annually. Parents must pay a minimum of $500 tuition. Education Freedom Fund, P.O. Box 230078, Grand Rapids, MI 49523-0078; 800-866-8141; www.educationfreedomfund.org.

Free Classes For Kids With A.D.D…
… The nonprofit organization, Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD), identifies a number of federal laws that require the government to provide special educational services to children with this disorder. It is only recently that these children became eligible for such services, so many eligible children may not be receiving what they deserve. To learn more about these free educational services, or to find out more and how to treat a child with ADD, or what's good and bad about available treatments, contact: CHADD, 8181 Professional Place, Suite 150, Landover, MD 20785; 800-233-4050, 301-306-7070, Fax: 301-306-7090; www.chadd.org.

Over 30 Million People Per Year Get Government Grants…
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