National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters The National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters (NACCD) was established to provide expert advice and consultation to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the medical and public health needs of children [...]

Food and Nutrition Service Our mission is to increase food security and reduce hunger by providing children and low-income people access to food, a healthful diet and nutrition education in a way that supports American agriculture and inspires public confidence. The USDA's 15 nutrition assistance programs [...]

Community Development Block Grant Program The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a flexible program that provides communities with resources to address a wide range of unique community development needs. Beginning in 1974, the CDBG program is one of the longest continuously run programs at [...]

Health Effects of Exposure to Substances and Carcinogens The CDC provides a list of effects of toxic substances on organ systems and their development. View Resource

Be Safe after a Hurricane Guidelines The storm might be over, but that doesn’t mean the danger is. Keep your loved ones safe after the storm by following these safety tips provided by the CDC. View Resource

Health and Social Services Recovery Support Function The mission of the Health and Social Services (H&SS) Recovery Support Function (RSF) is to assist locally-led recovery efforts in the restoration of the public health, healthcare and social services networks to promote the resilience, health and well-being of [...]