Links Under...
Welfare
National Center for Youth Law
The National Center for Youth Law uses the law to protect children from the harms
caused by poverty, and to improve the lives of children living in poverty. Good articles
and analyses from newsletters posted online.
DOL Employment and Training Administration
The Employment and Training Administration seeks to build up the labor market through
the training of the workforce and the placement of workers in jobs through employment
services.
Department of Labor
Covers employment, unemployment compensation, Workforce Investment Act, workplace
safety and discrimination issues.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Enforces employment discrimination laws.
National Immigration Law Center
The National Immigration Law Center (NILC) is a national support center whose mission
is to protect and promote the rights of low income immigrants and their family members.
NILC staff specialize in immigration law, and the employment and public benefits rights
of immigrants.
HHS Administration for Families and Children
Oversees Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program, child care, child
support enforcement, child abuse and neglect, etc.
Department of Agriculture
The USDA oversees the Food Stamp program and other nutrition programs, as well as the Rural Housing Program.
Department of Health and Human Services
The federal agency overseeing health and human service programs.
Department of Veterans Affairs
Responsible for providing federal benefits to veterans and their dependents. Operates nationwide programs of health care, financial assistance and national cemeteries for veterans and dependents.
Needy Meds
Information about patient assistance programs which provide no cost prescription medications to eligible participants.
United Way of Greater Cincinnati
The mission of United Way of Greater Cincinnati, which provides support for Legal Aid of the Bluegrass, is to be a leader and community catalyst
mobilizing the caring power of individuals and organizations
to help people measurably improve their lives.
National Center for Law and Economic Justice
The National Center for Law and Economic Justice (formerly the Welfare Law Center) advocates with and on behalf of low-income people to get the basic subsistence, justice and fairness to which they are entitled. Includes case developments, issue papers, and links to other resources.
Basic Questions and Answers about Domestic Violence
This page includes information about calling the police, benefits, custody, deportation, and more.
DOL Workforce Investment Act Website
Includes state plans, guidances and links to law and regulations.
Kentucky LIHEAP Program
Information about Kentucky's LIHEAP program, which helps approximately 150,000 Kentucky families pay their utility bills each winter.
Kentucky WIC program
Information about why WIC is useful, how to apply, and what the income guidelines are.
State Health Facts Online
Health policy information in all 50 states. Includes state unemployment rates; health insurance premiums paid; and how many children are enrolled in State Children's Health Insurance Programs.
Open Society Institute
The Open Society Institute works to build vibrant and tolerant
democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens. To
achieve its mission, OSI seeks to shape public policies that assure
greater fairness in political, legal, and economic systems and
safeguard fundamental rights. On a local level, OSI implements a range
of initiatives to advance justice, education, public health, and
independent media. At the same time, OSI builds alliances across
borders and continents on issues such as corruption and freedom of
information.
Cornell University Welfare Law
Links to statutory and regulatory information on welfare programs; recent court decisions; agency and advocacy links.