Nutrition and Health
“If you haven’t got your health, you haven’t got anything” is more than just a popular saying – it’s the truth.
A healthy body means a healthy mind that’s ready to take on life, whether it’s at home, school or work.
Connecting working families with programs that can help to pay for groceries or cover medical bills is an easy way to make
sure that they and their families are better able to succeed, whether it’s at home, school or work.
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP - formerly known as Food Stamps)
Program the enables eligible lower-income families to pay for healthy foods.
The AARP Foundation and the
National Coalition on Aging SNAP Application Forms Services
Interactive maps that allow you to locate information about your state’s SNAP program and to download the necessary application
forms or apply online.
Official Food and Drug Administration SNAP Site
A comprehensive site that can answer any question about SNAP. Be sure to check out the outreach section for free downloadable
fliers, posters and fact sheets.
Children’s Health Insurance Program
State-based program that helps families who earn up to $44,500 annually to pay for medical care for children under 18.
The InsureKidsNow Application Map
Interactive maps that allow you to locate information about your state’s CHIP program, download the necessary application
forms or apply online.
Official InsureKidsNow Site
A comprehensive site that can answer any question about CHIP. Be sure to check out the outreach section for free downloadable
fliers, posters and fact sheets.
Medicaid
Federal health insurance program that helps people who can't otherwise afford medical care pay for some or all of their medical bills.
The InsureKidsNow Application Map
Interactive maps that allow you to locate information about your state’s CHIP program, download the necessary application
forms or apply online.
Official InsureKidsNow Site
A comprehensive site that can answer any question about CHIP. Be sure to check out the outreach section for free downloadable
fliers, posters and fact sheets.
Official USDHHS Medicaid Page
US Department of Health and Human Services page that explains what Medicaid is and who is eligible.
Women, Infants, and Children Program
Federal program that helps to cover nutritional and other health needs for lower-income women with children.
Official WIC Site
The official USDA Food and Nutrition Service WIC website provides detailed information on the program, including
eligibility requirements and details on how to apply.
The Family Strengthening Policy Center was developed with support
from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.