Stories from the team

TANF Work Requirements and Time Limits Explained

TANF work requirements and time limits explained — what every recipient needs to know before benefits start.

What Can TANF Cash Assistance Be Used For?

TANF benefits can be used for more than you think. Here's a full breakdown of what's covered.

What Is a LIHEAP Crisis Grant and How to Get One

LIHEAP crisis grants can restore your heat or cooling fast. Here's how to ask for emergency help before it's too late.

How Much Does CCAP Cover for Child Care?

How much does the Child Care Assistance Program actually pay? Here's what families can expect.

What Is the ACA Subsidy Cliff and Does It Affect You?

ACA subsidy cliff 2026: why your health insurance premium went up and what you can do about it.

How ACA Subsidies Work and How Much You Can Get

What is an ACA subsidy? How the premium tax credit works and what it actually saves you each month.

What Is an IEP and What Does It Cover?

What does an education advocate do at an IEP meeting — and why it changes the outcome for your child.

What Foods Can You Get With WIC?

A list of grocery items you can get with WIC.

Is Healthcare Advocacy Covered by Medicare?

Does Medicare cover healthcare advocacy? What it pays and what you can expect to owe.

How Much Does LIHEAP Pay and How It Works

How LIHEAP works: what the energy assistance program covers and how the money gets to your utility bill.

How to Apply for WIC in California (and What You Get)

How to apply for WIC in California: how to sign up, what to expect at your appointment, and what you get after.

How to Apply for WIC in Texas and What You Get

How to apply for WIC in Texas: how to book your appointment, what to bring, and what you get after.