Veteran Caregiver Programs and Services – Your Government Programs

“Veterans eligible for this program are those who sustained a serious injury-including traumatic brain injury, psychological trauma or other mental disorder-incurred or aggravated in the line of duty, on or after September 11, 2001.” Some want to expand this program to pre-September 11, 2001 too. Official web-page.

Expand the VA Family Caregiver Program

VA Family Garegiver Program Veterans and their caregivers – Jim Sursley

VA Family Caregivers

VA’s Million Veteran Program Targets Mental Health Issues and Many Others

“Family Caregiver Support”

Elizabeth Pushes for Vote on Bill to Expand Support for Family Caregivers of Veterans

YOUR GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS: Cash-Out Refinance for VA a RIPOFF!

Okay, so I’m judgmental here, but the deal offered is ripe for getting coerced and ripped off. Here’s my own say before I get into the program information.


If you are broke, don’t borrow more money, sell stuff off.

“Cash-Out Refinance Loan (Veterans Affairs) — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Cash-Out Refinance Loan is for homeowners who want to trade equity for cash from their home.” Official web-page.

YOUR GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS: Assistance in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam

” The Adult Programs in the Territories provide monthly cash payments eligible to financially deprived aged, blind and disabled persons in Guam, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. These payments help with food, shelter, clothing, and other daily living needs. The individual or couple must also be within applicable income and resource limits.” Official web-page.

They have no dough for videos.

YOUR GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS: IDEA (even for Native Americans), Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

“The purpose of the program is to provide special education and related services to Native American children with severe disabilities, in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).” Official web-page. By law, your child has the right to an education program for their disability.

Y.G.P.: Social Security

Your Government Programs this week checks out Social Security. “These are benefits that apply to individuals who have earned enough Social Security credits and are at least age 62. Your Government Programs this week checks out Social Security.” Surprisingly, Social Security has to do with people with income below the poverty threshold. This is more important in the current economy because jobs are less lengthy and private pension funds that workers have earned are going bankrupt. The official web-page is here.

This professor says if you can try not to rely on Social Security. “Taxpayers would be better off both in terms of financial security and return on investment by investing their money privately. ”

Rep. Dan Crenshaw says that Social Security is aid for those earning less than the poverty threshold.

Social Security serves people more than seniors in retirement.

“Tricks and tips for getting the most from Social Security”

The current issue is that Social Security will run dry. The more people that can work the more tax dollars goes into Social Security.

“Senator Warren calls for increased funding for the Social Security Administration”

The weaker Americans the weaker the country also gets.

The slow economy has “31 Percent Of Americans Are Struggling To Get By Financially”.

The Habit Of Saving Is Self-Discipline Of A High Order!

One in seven US seniors live in poverty

YOUR GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS: FOOD STAMPS

“The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program.” Official web-page is here.

Recipients cut off from changes to the SNAP (Food Stamps) program are because the exceptions for non-work eligibility has gone from (sic) 20% of the national unemployment rate to a fixed 7% unemployment rate. If your area falls below that, then you will have to volunteer or work to qualify for food stamps.

SNAP benefits and the new work requirements

What new USDA restrictions mean for food stamp recipients

You’d Be Surprised Who’s On Food Stamps

For those using Food Stamps, there are hidden obstacles to staying within the budget, such as transportation in food desserts where available outlets are convenience shops.

Hunger a persistent problem for poor Americans as Republicans mull SNAP cuts

SNAP benefit fraud bill passes committee

What Are The Penalties For Medicaid Fraud and Food Stamps Fraud in NY

Supporting Critical Food Assistance Program SNAP

‘Snap’ To It! – Ryan’s Plan To Fix A Food Stamp Nation – Stuart Varney

YOUR GOVERNMENT PROGRAM: THE NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

These grants ensure the provision of case management, referrals, and emergency assistance (such as food, clothing, and shelter) to victims of human trafficking and certain family members. The official webpage is here.

Faces of Human Trafficking: Effective Victim Services

HSI at Super Bowl LIII: Human Trafficking Outreach

New program established to help victims of sex trafficking in Ohio

Hidden Victims of Human Trafficking

Former Trafficking Victim Describes Her Ordeal and Rescue

Human Trafficking Victim Finds Her Hope

Identifying Victims of Human Trafficking

Dawne Lomangino-DiMauro – 2018 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards

YOUR GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS: “The Children’s Health Insurance Program”

“The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides health coverage to nearly eight million children and families with incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid, but can’t afford private coverage.” (article)

For families with incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid, but can’t afford private coverage.

Herger Gives Speech on State Children’s Health Insurance Program

Jimmy Kimmel Makes Emotional Plea For CHIP | NBC Nightly News

Tommy Thompson on the State Children’s Health Insurance Program

Children’s Health | Kids Rule | 2019 Commercial

Parents urging lawmakers to support Children’s Health Insurance Program