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Supplemental Security Income
Provides monthly payments to adults and children with a disability or blindness who have income and resources below specific financial limits. Supplemental Security Income is also known as SSI.
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Adult Protective Services
State and local agency that provides social services to abused, neglected, or exploited older adults and adults with significant disabilities. Adult Protective…
Department of Health
A department of the U.S. federal government created to protect the health of the U.S. people and provide essential human services. The…
Department of Social Services
Provides guidance and technical assistance to agencies that provide direct services that address issues of poverty, family violence and exploitation. The Department…
National Adult Protective Service Association
A national non-profit organization that provides Adult Protective Services (APS) programs a forum for sharing information, solving problems, and improving the quality…
Social Support
Positive exchanges with network members that help people stay healthy or cope with adverse events.
Social Security Administration
Administers social programs covering disability, retirement, and survivors' benefits, among other services. The Social Security Administration is also known as SSA.