Social Services Block Grant

Program Description
The Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) is a capped entitlement program that provides funds to assist states in delivering social services directed toward the needs of children and adults. These services include:

1) Preventing, reducing, or eliminating dependency
2) Achieving or maintaining self-sufficiency
3) Preventing neglect, abuse, or exploitation of children and adults
4) Preventing or reducing inappropriate institutional care
5) Securing admission or referral for institutional care when other forms of care are not appropriate

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must characterize your financial situation as low income .

Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

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