The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP — formerly the Food Stamp program) is an important federal program that provides low income adults and people with disabilities with a monthly benefit that they can use to purchase food. This program is especially important for low income...

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides temporary financial assistance for pregnant women and families with one or more dependent children. TANF uses state funds to provide up to 5 years of cash assistance along with work readiness, training and job placement services. ...

The CAL initiative is designed to help the Social Security Administration (SSA) expedite the waiting period for individuals applying for Social Security benefits. It is meant to help those with the most serious disabilities reach a disability determination from the SSA faster enabling those individuals...

There are many Federal Government grants as well as other assistance programs available to help those in need. However, it’s important to understand how this funding and other support can be obtained. What many don’t know is that a good portion of the federal grant...

Going through the approval process and ultimately receiving Social Security Disability Benefits can be a lengthy process. What makes it harder is the financial strain it puts on you and your family while in the waiting period. With bills to pay and limited work options,...