SNAP Guidelines Updated October 1 New Guidelines Implemented: SNAP income guidelines, deductions and benefits were updated for 2021 for benefits provided starting in October 2020. Income guidelines were increased to reflect the 2020 federal poverty levels. Maximum benefit amounts were […]
The Low Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps households pay for their heating and energy bills. The LIHEAP 2020 season began on October 1, 2020, and includes new LIHEAP income guidelines. People who received LIHEAP last year should […]
The protection against utilities (gas and electric) shut-off ended on September 30 and people may now receive a shut-off notice for failing to pay their bill. However, if the person is enrolled in a discount rate program with National Grid, […]
Avoid Evictions: Fill Out The Declaration Form and Apply For Rental Assistance Pursuant to a September 5 order from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevent, renters are protected from eviction until January 2021, if they meet certain conditions: * your […]
If You Didn’t Receive the $1,200 Stimulus Check – Act Now To Claim Your Money – DEADLINE OCTOBER 15 To help people during the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government provided a one-time payment, commonly called the stimulus payment. Many people […]
A QUICK LOOKStomach bugs in children are common. Most of the time, you can manage them at home. Encouraging your child to drink plenty of fluids is most important. Oral rehydration therapy is a simple at-home method to prevent dehydration. […]
Both the flu (influenza) and COVID-19 are contagious and will be spreading this fall and winter. They have similar symptoms, so it can be hard to tell them apart. Fortunately, we have a vaccine to help prevent the flu. Make sure your child […]
See five tips to help ease fear and know what to expect if your child needs testing for COVID-19 While many people think of adults as the ones mainly impacted by COVID-19, children can be affected, too – and may need […]