Helpful Online Resources

Federal Government

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Community Connections A HUD contracted information service which provide a comprehensive listing of Community Planning and Development program including Homeless Assistance Programs, Community Development Block Grant and the HOME program.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

HHS - Administration for Children and Families (ACF) This is the Administration responsible for HHS's welfare programs as well child abuse prevention programs, homeless and runaway youth programs and community services programs.

HHS - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration(SAMHSA) SAMHSA is the Administration responsible for HHS's Substance abuse and mental health treatment and prevention initiatives.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) This link contains information on FEMA's Emergency Food and Shelter Program.

The Government Printing Office (GPO) This link will take you to the search engine for the GPO which will allow you to search the Federal Register and other useful federal publications.

The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) This link will take you to the CFDA which lists federal funding sources of domestic programs and services.

The White House Send a message to the President or take a tour of the White House.



Other Resources

The United Way of America

The Foundation Center One of the largest repositories of information on foundations in America.

National Assembly of National Voluntary Health and Social Welfare Organizations

Child Welfare League of America


Immigration and Refuge Services

Immigration and Refuge Services of America

Center for Immigration Studies (CIS)

International Rescue Committee

Interpreter Releases

National Immigration Forum

National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights

Refugees International


Advocacy Resources

HandsNet A national electronic information and advocacy link with a human needs/human rights focus.

The National Coalition for the Homeless

The Children's Defense Fund

The Electronic Activist This interesting site provides the e-mail addresses of many federal, state and local elected officials and media outlets. It also provides ready-made  E-mail forms for your use.