Social Support

• The Future of Social Security
  A report from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
  
  
• Social Security: Understanding the Benefits
  This 2010 report explains what an American citizen needs to know about social security benefits.           
  
  
• Outlook for Social Security
  A report from the Congressional Budget Office dated June 2004 on Outlays and revenues of Social Security.
  
  
• Your Medicare Benefits
  This publication outlines the services that Medicare provides to American citizens.         
  
  
• Support for Low-Income Individuals and Families: A Review of Recent GAO Work
  This 2010 report from the General Accountability Office provides an overview of recent research on programs and policies supporting low-income workers and families.
  
  
• Lifting up the Poor: A Dialogue on Religion, Poverty, and Welfare Reform
  Part of the Pew Forum Dialogue Series on Religion and Public Life, this executive summary highlights some of the views of two respected social scientists that discuss their agreements and disagreements about poverty, policy and theology.
  
  
• The Ten Year Planning Process to End Chronic Homelessness in Your Community
  A step-by-step guide for states to work with federal departments and agencies to develop collaborative approaches and new funding opportunities to end chronic homelessness in America.
  
  
• U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration 
  Information about the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
  
  
• Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation 
  Information about the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
  
  
• Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents
  A comprehensive summary of the benefits available to veterans of the United States Armed Forces.


• Affordable Care Act of 2010: Health Reform for American Families 
  This fact sheet gives a brief overview of the benefits of the Affordable Care Act, signed into law by President Obama in March 2010.


• Making America Stronger: A Profile of the Food Stamp Program 
  The Food Stamp Program (FSP) serves as the foundation of America's national nutrition safety net. It is America's first line of defense against hunger, and offers a powerful tool for improving nutrition among low-income people.