| Food Stamps/SNAP Applications |
NL-6000.2000-220 |
County or state offices that accept Food Stamp applications, determine eligibility for the Food Stamp program and allotments, and issue Food Stamp EBT cards which are presented at the grocery checkout counter when purchasing food. Certified households receive their EBT card and instructions for setting up a PIN number within 30 days of the date their application was filed. Expedited food stamps are available within seven days for people who are in an emergency situation and whose income and spendable resources for that month are within specified limits. Also included are other programs that help people prepare and file Food Stamp/SNAP applications and/or are authorized to do eligibility determinations for the program. |
28 |
| Food Stamps/SNAP Fraud Reporting |
FN-1700.9500-200 |
Programs that provide a hotline, website or other mechanisms that the public can use to anonymously report suspected cases of fraud involving the unlawful acquisition, possession, use or transfer of food stamps or EBT cards. Food stamp benefits cannot be used to buy nonfood items such as alcohol, tobacco, household supplies, medicines, ready-to-eat food or pet food; and cannot be exchanged for cash. |
1 |
| Food Stamps/SNAP Recipients |
YC-2000 |
Low-income individuals and families who have been issued an electronic benefits transfer (EBT) "debit" card by the federal Food Stamp/SNAP program which they can use as a means of payment in grocery stores, farmers markets, restaurants and other food outlets to pay for food. |
0 |
| Food Vouchers |
BD-1800.2250 |
Programs that supply food coupons which can be exchanged in designated grocery stores, supermarkets and/or farmers markets for food products. The vouchers are generally provided to low income individuals and families on an occasional or ongoing basis, but may also be available to other specified populations; and may be issued in paper or electronic formats. |
1 |
| Food and Wine Museums |
TA-5500.2150 |
Institutions that acquire, preserve, research and exhibit permanent or traveling collections of artifacts which relate to the foods of the world, food preparation, winemaking, beer brewing, dining venues or other aspects of the culinary arts. Collections may focus on a particular food (cheese, potatoes or chocolate) and its history, food manufacturer (Hershey, Cadbury), type of cuisine (country French, Basque), or dining venue (restaurants, diners); and may include rare cook books, state-of-the-art kitchens, food-related art and films, organic gardens, or memorabilia including photographs, menus, booths, tables, stools, antique food service equipment such as coffee urns or other items associated with lunch wagons, diners or other food service venues. Some exhibits may focus more broadly on food-related issues such as hunger or the general role of food and wine in art and society. Special events may include food fests, wine tastings and cooking classes. Gourmet restaurants may also be a part of the setting. |
0 |
| Food/Beverage Related Service Occupations |
YO-8200.2000 |
Individuals who work in restaurants, cafeterias, hotel dining rooms, cocktail lounges, bars and other establishments that serve food and/or drinks; or in establishments such as bakeries or meat markets which prepare and sell food to consumers. |
0 |
| Food/Commodities Points of Distribution Sites |
TH-2600.6525-200 |
Locations where the public can pick up food, water, ice and other emergency supplies following a disaster. |
0 |
| Foot Screening |
LF-4900.2030 |
Programs that evaluate an individual's feet to detect deformities, corns, calluses, bunions, heel spurs, hammertoes, neuromas, plantar warts, ingrown toenails, fungal infections, lesions, areas with loss of sensation or other foot problems. Some foot screenings focus specifically on people with diabetes who often have problems with the nerves and circulation in their feet which can lead to wounds and, in severe cases, amputations, but many are open to all. |
0 |
| Footbag |
PL-7000.4150 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy footbag, a singles or doubles court game modeled on volleyball in which players use their feet to kick the footbag over a five-foot high net, to spike the bag and to block shots by opposing players. |
0 |
| Football |
PL-7000.8900-200 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy football. The programs may provide coaching assistance to help participants play efficiently and work together as a team, and are often organized into leagues, i.e., groups of teams that are formed to play one another in organized competitions. Access to a football field and necessary equipment, uniforms, if necessary, and referees for games may also be available. |
0 |
| Football Equipment |
PL-7200.8000-240 |
Programs that pay for or provide footballs, football helmets, mouth guards and other protective gear, team uniforms, shoes, and other equipment and accessories that are needed to play football. |
0 |
| Football Fields |
PL-6400.7000-050.20 |
Programs that develop, maintain and make available to the public, playing fields that are appropriately configured and used for football. |
0 |
| Football Stadiums |
PL-6400.9000-200 |
Programs that develop, maintain and make available to the public, large, usually open air buildings with tiers of seats for spectators enclosing a field that is used for high school, college or professional football games. |
0 |
| For Profit Subsidiaries |
TB-0700.2200-185 |
Separate, proprietary organizations established by and under the administrative and programmatic control of a nonprofit for the purpose of generating income from the sale of merchandise or performance of a service that is related or unrelated to the nonprofit’s exempt purpose. The organization can pursue trade or business activities without risking its tax exempt status but must pay taxes on earnings as required by law. Taxable activity of nonprofits varies considerably and can take many forms including limited liability companies, partnerships, trusts or corporations. |
0 |
| For Profit Subsidiary Development |
TP-4000.8000-200 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations and other groups form a separate, proprietary organization whose administrative and programmatic functions they will oversee. The organization can pursue trade or business activities (i.e., activities conducted for the purpose of generating income from the sale of merchandise or performing a service) that are related or unrelated to their exempt purpose without risking their tax exempt status, but must pay taxes on earnings. Other reasons for operating a for-profit subsidiary include ensuring accountability to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS); avoiding the appearance of impropriety to their board, their members and the public; limiting their liability; taking advantage of economies of scale; and gaining flexibility in compensation. |
0 |
| Forced Marriage Legal Assistance |
FT-3100 |
Programs that provide legal assistance including consultation and representation for victims or potential victims of forced marriages. Forced marriage is a practice in which pressure or abuse is used to coerce one or both parties to marry without their full and free consent. In some U.S. states, forced marriage is a crime, and in all U.S. states, people who force someone to marry may be charged with violating state laws including those against domestic violence, child abuse, rape, assault, kidnapping, threats of violence, stalking or coercion. |
0 |
| Forced Marriage Victims |
YX-1500.9000-210 |
Individuals who are trafficked into marriages that take place without the consent of one or both people in the marriage. Consent means that a person has given his or her full, free and informed agreement to marry their intended spouse and to the timing of the marriage. Forced marriage may occur when family members or others use physical or emotional abuse, threats, or deception to force a person to marry without their consent. Arranged marriage is a common practice in many cultures and is not the same as forced marriage. In an arranged marriage, families may play a role in choosing the marriage partner, but both individuals are free to choose whether or not to marry and when to get married. A forced marriage occurs when families or others not only arrange the marriage but also deny the individuals to be married the ultimate choice of whether, when, and whom to marry. Individuals may also be forced marriage victims if they wish to exit the marriage and divorce but are not permitted to do so. |
0 |
| Foreclosed Property Redevelopment Programs |
TB-3000.2000 |
Programs that purchase, rehabilitate and dispose of (by lease, resale or demolition) foreclosed properties that might otherwise become sources of abandonment and blight in their neighborhoods. The objective of these programs is to put vacant, foreclosed properties back into productive use. |
0 |
| Foreclosure Filing Offices |
FJ-1600.2000 |
Divisions or programs of the court that accept and file documents related to mortgage foreclosure actions or foreclosure sales. |
0 |
| Foreclosure Prevention Loan Modification/Refinancing Programs |
BH-3500.3400-300 |
Programs available through the federal government, state housing agencies or directly from financial institutions that offer fixed rate mortgages, bridge loans or other types of mortgage services primarily for homeowners who cannot afford their current loan, are at risk for default and foreclosure and have the capacity to make the new payment in a timely manner or who owe more than their property is currently worth. The loans help borrowers refinance their mortgage into a payment they can afford, modify the terms and conditions of their current loan or reinstate a delinquent loan; and may involve a reduction in principal if the lending institution is willing to write down the loan or a reduction in the balance in a second lien in some situations. Some loans may be forgiven after a designated number of years or only become due and payable if the property is sold, refinanced or no longer owner-occupied. Most of these programs are time limited and apply only to primary residences. Applicant homeowners may be required to prove economic hardship and demonstrate that they meet income and other guidelines. |
0 |
| Foreclosure Records |
DF-7000.2270 |
Programs that maintain and, where appropriate, provide access to court and other official records relating to foreclosure. Included are lis pendens (written notices that a lawsuit has been filed involving the title to real property or a claim of ownership interest in it); and notices of default (formal notices to borrowers declaring that a default has occurred and that legal action may be pending). In states that require judicial foreclosure actions, lenders traditionally file a lis pendens to foreclose on a mortgage or deed-of-trust loan that is in default. A notice of default is used in states that follow non-judicial foreclosure laws. |
0 |
| Foreign Agricultural Workers |
YE-2000.2150-200 |
Foreign nationals coming temporarily to the country to perform government approved agricultural labor. The applicable agency is the U.S. Department of Labor. |
0 |
| Foreign Business Travelers |
YE-2000.1900 |
Foreign nationals coming temporarily to the country to engage in commercial transactions which do not involve gainful employment in that country, i.e., individuals who are engaged in international commerce on behalf of a foreign firm, who receive no salary from sources within the country they are visiting and who are not employed in that country's labor market. |
0 |
| Foreign Currency Exchange |
TB-0700.2100-200 |
Financial organizations that enable consumers and businesses to purchase and sell foreign currencies, usually for a small fee or commission. |
0 |
| Foreign Disaster Information |
TL-3650.2000-200 |
Programs that provide general information for the public about disasters that occur in another country. Details may include the location and severity of the incident, the date and time of its occurrence, organizations that concerned friends and family can contact for information about the circumstances of possible victims and/or survivors, details regarding needed materials and supplies, and instructions for contributing to relief organizations. |
1 |
| Foreign Disaster Relief |
TL-3650.2000-250 |
Programs that coordinate the collection, shipping and distribution of financial aid, medical supplies, food, blankets, clothing and other needed resources; send personnel to help with search and rescue activities or emergency medical care; facilitate the exchange of information; or provide other needed services in response to a major disaster or large-scale emergency of natural or human origin that occurs in another country. |
0 |
| Foreign Disaster Services |
TL-3650.2000 |
Programs that facilitate the exchange of information and/or provide short-term assistance for people living in countries that have suffered injuries or incurred losses due to a major disaster or large-scale emergency that has disrupted the normal functioning of a community. |
0 |
| Foreign Disaster Welfare Inquiries |
TL-3650.2000-300 |
Programs conducted by organizations like the American Red Cross that provide a communication network which enables the general public to obtain information about the circumstances of relatives and friends who are in a disaster area that is located in another country. |
0 |
| Foreign Educational Records Evaluations |
DF-7000.0050-200 |
Programs that review the academic records of individuals who received their education in another country and issue a report which certifies educational equivalency. Evaluations can be made on a document-by-document or course-by-course basis and are useful for gaining admission and transferring academic credit to an accredited college or university, supporting an employment application, obtaining professional licensing or certification or strengthening an immigration application. Most programs can also provide professional translations of official transcripts, diplomas and certificates that are generally submitted in their original language. |
0 |
| Foreign Government Officials |
YE-2000.2000 |
Foreign nationals coming temporarily to the country as individuals accredited by a foreign government to function as an ambassador, public minister, career diplomatic or consular officer, or other accredited official; an attendant, servant or personal employee of an accredited official; and all of the above individuals' spouses and unmarried minor (or dependent) children. |
0 |
| Foreign Inmates |
YP-3300.1400 |
Citizens of other countries who are incarcerated in the United States. |
0 |
| Foreign Language Collections |
TJ-4500.8300-200 |
Libraries or other organizations that maintain collections of books, magazines and other reading materials in languages other than English and make them available on a loan basis to community residents who need or prefer to read in a foreign language. |
0 |
| Foreign Language Newspapers |
TJ-5500.6000-200 |
Organizations that publish and/or distribute or otherwise make available newspapers in languages other than English. |
0 |
| Foreign Media Representatives |
YE-2000.2100 |
Foreign nationals coming temporarily to the country as bona fide representatives of foreign press, radio, film or other foreign information media and the individual's spouse and unmarried minor (or dependent) children. |
0 |
| Foreign Nationals |
YE-2000 |
People with a permanent residence abroad who are seeking temporary entry to the country for a specific purpose. Included are foreign government officials, visitors for business and for pleasure, aliens in transit through the country, treaty traders and investors, students, international representatives, temporary workers and trainees, representatives of foreign media, exchange visitors, fiances of citizens, intracompany transferees and NATO officials. |
0 |
| Foreign Pharmacies |
LH-6600.2000 |
Pharmacies located in countries outside the United States which U.S. residents visit to obtain prescription drugs without a prescription or at a lower cost, or to gain access to medication not yet approved in their own country. Included are programs that transport groups of individuals to pharmacies located in another country as a means of supporting their ability to access the prescription medication they need. |
0 |
| Foreign Policy Planning/Implementation |
TL-2000 |
Government programs that are responsible for formulating and executing foreign policy (including negotiating treaties and agreements with foreign nations) with the objective of promoting the national security and well-being. These programs determine and analyze the facts relating to overseas interests, make recommendations on policy and future action, take necessary steps to carry out established policy, and consult with the public, elected representatives, other government departments and agencies, and foreign governments. Responsibilities include diplomatic security, economic and business affairs, intelligence and research, international communications and information policy, international law enforcement, consular affairs, political/military affairs and diplomatic protocol. |
0 |
| Foreign Student Advisement |
HL-2500.2000 |
Programs that provide advice and guidance regarding academic and personal matters for students who are citizens of other countries. |
0 |
| Foreign Temporary Workers |
YE-2000.2150 |
Foreign nationals coming to the country to work for a temporary period of time. Included are specific types of workers approved for this status (e.g., nurses, agricultural workers), people involved in international cultural exchange programs, people performing work in religious occupations and athletes and entertainers who are internationally recognized. |
0 |
| Foreign Tourists |
YE-2000.2200 |
Foreign nationals coming temporarily to the country as a vacation destination. |
0 |
| Foreign Visitor Assistance |
BT-8750.2100 |
Programs that have been established for the express purpose of assisting tourists from other countries who have encountered difficulty and who may have language barriers or other problems that make it hard for them to access needed services through direct channels. |
1 |
| Forensic Art Services |
FN-1300.1800-210 |
Programs that use the skills of artists to create hand drawn and computer generated images that aid in the identification, apprehension or conviction of criminal offenders or help to locate and/or identify unknown deceased individuals or people who are missing. Specific techniques include composite drawing, two and three dimensional facial reconstruction, image enhancement (e.g., adding mustaches, eyeglasses, wigs or other features to the image of a person), image comparison and age progression. Forensic artists may also produce images such as court-ready crime scene sketches that can be used for prosecution purposes; wanted posters; photo lineup materials; and demonstrative evidence such as flowcharts, graphs and other courtroom presentations. |
0 |
| Forensic Audio Specialist Services |
FN-1300.1800-215 |
Programs that analyze tape recorded, language, text and noise evidence and testify in court regarding their findings. Services include authenticating tapes and recorders used in making tapes; determining whether tapes are originals or copies; providing evidence of over-recordings if they exist; reducing or removing noise such as air conditioning, traffic hums, and buzzes to clarify speech in the recording; enhancing the spoken word; listing aural content to aid in verifying where the recording was made; providing voice identification for comparisons with known and unknown voices; and creation of legal transcripts of poor recordings. |
0 |
| Forensic Dentistry |
LV-1600.2300 |
Programs that specialize in the branch of forensic medicine that specializes in identifying human remains based on their dental structure, often when all other means of identifying the individual have been destroyed. |
0 |
| Forensic Document Examination |
FN-1300.1800-220 |
Programs that analyze handwritten text such as ransom or suicide notes, threatening or anonymous letters, signatures and documents that may be forged or whose authenticity is otherwise at issue; evaluate stylistic, grammatical and other features of the text; and identify or provide information about the author. Services include authenticating genuine signatures, detecting forged signatures, comparing handwriting samples, detecting alterations to documents, detecting and deciphering indented writings, conducting ink comparisons, deciphering obliterated entries, examining medical records for alterations or substituted pages, performing computer image enhancement of faint or erased entries, preparing displays for court demonstration and providing expert testimony. |
0 |
| Forensic Genetic Testing |
LF-5350.2000 |
Programs that conduct an analysis of an individual's DNA to determine whether there is a genetic connection between one or more suspects in a criminal investigation and evidence left at the crime scene. |
0 |
| Forensic Mental Health Evaluation |
RP-5000.2000 |
Programs that provide an assessment of the mental health status of individuals who are involved in criminal or civil law cases at the request of the court or an attorney who is attempting to evaluate the situation. Forensic evaluations are completed by mental health personnel (generally psychiatrists or psychologists) who have additional training in the law; and may address any of a wide range of issues such as an individual's fitness to stand trial (i.e., their ability to assist in their own defense), the competency of the accused at the time of a crime, waiver of Miranda rights, the validity of an insanity plea, the legitimacy of a stress-related illness claim arising from an individual's employment, the extent of brain damage that may have occurred in a head injury case, a child's ability to testify or a person's competency to manage his or her own affairs. Forensic evaluations may also be done in situations involving juvenile justice issues, child abuse, child custody disputes, termination of parental rights and other cases that are being heard in juvenile court or family law court. |
0 |
| Forensic Polygraph Services |
FN-1300.1800-230 |
Programs that administer "lie detector" tests using instruments that measure an individual's respiratory activity, sweat gland activity and blood pressure; and testify in court regarding the findings (deception indicated, no deception indicated or inconclusive). Polygraph tests have three phases: the pretest interview phase, the in-test phase and the post-test interview phase. A typical polygraph examination will last two to three hours, sometimes longer. |
0 |
| Forensic Psychiatric Hospitals |
RM-3300.6500-200 |
Secure inpatient facilities which provide mental health assessment and treatment services for presentence defendants and defendants found "not guilty by reason of insanity" by the courts. Some facilities may also admit dangerous, civil psychiatric patients who cannot be controlled in a civil setting and jail inmates with a mental illness on an emergency, temporary basis. Admissions to forensic psychiatric hospitals are court ordered and involuntary. |
0 |
| Forensic Psychiatry |
RP-6400.2000 |
Programs that are staffed by licensed physicians whose psychiatric focus is on interrelationships with civil, criminal and administrative law and the evaluation and specialized treatment of individuals involved with the legal system or incarcerated in jails, prisons or forensic psychiatric hospitals. |
0 |
| Forensic Science Technicians |
YO-6500.2200 |
Individuals who aid criminal investigations by collecting and analyzing evidence, many specializing in either crime scene investigation or laboratory analysis. Crime scene investigators examine and identify physical evidence to reconstruct a crime scene and provide expert testimony in court regarding their methods and findings. Physical evidence can be a weapon, a piece of clothing, a bloodstain, drugs or a vapor in the air. Forensic science technicians (also known as criminalists) use physical evidence to provide a link between a suspect and the victim. Fingerprints, bullets and shoe impressions are other important links. Forensic science technicians who work primarily in laboratories match evidence to people or other known elements, such as vehicles or weapons; and most specialize in a specific type of evidence, such as DNA or ballistics. Some forensic science technicians, called forensic computer examiners or digital forensics analysts, specialize in computer-based crimes. They collect and analyze data to uncover and prosecute electronic fraud, scams and identity theft. |
0 |
| Forest Conservation |
JD-1500.4500-200 |
Programs that are responsible for managing the resources which occur on or in conjunction with forest lands and for protecting forests from insects, disease, fire, erosion, air pollution and other destructive forces. Services may include planning and prescribing forest uses and practices; directing land surveys, road construction and the planting and harvesting of trees; working cooperatively with public land management agencies, states and owners of private forest lands to provide more scientific management of forest resources; and ensuring that timber harvesting methods protect the lands and streams, assure rapid renewal of the forest, provide food and cover for wildlife and fish, and have minimum impact on scenic and recreational values. |
3 |
| Foresters |
YO-0200.2300-200 |
Individuals who manage forested lands for economic, recreational and ecological purposes. Foresters balance the desire to conserve forested ecosystems for future generations with the need to use forest resources for recreational or economic purposes. They are responsible for developing forest management plans for public and privately-owned forested lands, assessing the value of and acquiring new stands of timber, supervising the planting and nurturing of new trees, monitoring trees for healthy growth and determining the best time for harvesting. They are also responsible for determining how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality and soil stability; and how best to comply with environmental regulations. Those working in private industry may manage company forest land or procure timber from private landowners. Company forests usually are managed to produce a sustainable supply of wood for company mills. Procurement foresters inventory the type, amount and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase and draw up contracts for procurement. Foresters who work for federal and state governments manage public forests and parks and work with private landowners to protect and manage forest land outside of the public domain. They may also design campgrounds and recreation areas. |
0 |
| Forestry and Conservation Laborers |
YO-0200.2300-250 |
Individuals who perform manual labor under supervision to help develop, maintain and protect forests, forested areas and woodlands. They raise and plant new tree seedlings; sort and separate tree seedlings discarding substandard seedlings according to standard charts and verbal instructions; select tree seedlings, prepare the ground and plant the trees in reforestation areas using manual planting tools; remove diseased or undesirable trees; spray or inject vegetation with insecticides to kill insects and to protect against disease, and with herbicides to reduce competing vegetation; prune or shear tree tops and limbs in order to control growth, increase density and improve shape; construct fire breaks; clear brush; sow and harvest cover crops such as alfalfa; and build erosion and water control structures. Included are forester aides, seedling pullers and tree planters. |
0 |
| Forestry and Conservation Personnel |
YO-0200.2300 |
Individuals who help develop, maintain and protect forests, forested areas and woodlands; or are involved in harvesting the forests each year for timber. Forestry and conservation personnel often specialize in one area such as wildlife management, urban forestry, wood technology, native species or forest economics. |
0 |
| Forklift Equipment |
TH-1700.1600-410 |
Industrial trucks or tractors equipped with a hydraulic lifting mechanism and forks that are inserted under a load and used to move heavy materials. |
0 |
| Forklift Operator Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1700.1930-250 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to operate forklift equipment that is used to stack and retrieve supplies and materials in a warehouse, storage yard or factory, or around a construction site. |
0 |
| Forklift Operators |
YO-8500.4900-200 |
Individuals who drive and control industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, factory or construction site. A typical industrial truck, often called a forklift or lift truck, has a hydraulic lifting mechanism and forks. They also may operate tractors that pull trailers loaded with materials, goods or equipment within factories and warehouses, or around outdoor storage areas. |
0 |
| Formal Caregivers |
YD-2000 |
Professionals or paraprofessionals who receive payment for providing services to attend to the daily needs of individuals who are temporarily or permanently unable to care for themselves due to general frailty; illnesses, injuries or progressively debilitating conditions such as Alzheimer's disease or mental illness; or other incapacitating problems. Through some programs, family or friends who provide care on an informal basis may be paid to fulfill their caregiver role. |
0 |
| Formal Wear |
BM-6500.1500-210 |
Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand gowns, tuxedos or other party apparel and, in some cases, appropriate accessories, for people who need them for a special occasion. |
0 |
| Formal Wear Donation Programs |
TI-1800.1500-200 |
Programs that accept donations of new or secondhand gowns, tuxedos or other party apparel and, in some cases, appropriate accessories, and keep the clothing for use in their own programs, or donate it community-based organizations for distribution to the people they serve. |
0 |
| Former Foster Children |
YJ-8600 |
Youth who have aged out of the foster care system and who may need support to successfully transition to independent adulthood. Also included are adults who, as children, were raised in foster care and are having difficulty with personal, social or familial coping as a result. |
0 |
| Formula/Baby Food |
BD-1800.8200-250 |
Programs that supply infant formula and/or baby food, usually in addition to other groceries. |
0 |
| Fortune Tellers |
TA-1850.2600 |
Programs that provide access to individuals who profess to predict the future by interpreting the lines and characteristics of a person's palm, by reading patterns in tea leaves, by interpreting Tarot cards, by using the I Ching, by gazing into a crystal ball, by reading an individual's astrological chart or by other occult means. |
0 |
| Forum Theater |
TA-8500.2000 |
Programs that offer interactive theatrical productions that tackle the social, political, economic and environmental issues that are important to a community at a particular point in time. Forum theater is designed to teach people how to take an active role in the life of their community through their local government, community initiatives and daily forms of direct action. The scripted presentation of a Forum performance presents a worst-case-scenario or anti-model for dealing with a social issue. After the audience has seen the play once, they are invited to stop the action on stage when they feel that a character has been disrespected, manipulated, or oppressed in some way. After identifying the problem, an audience member replaces that character and tries to change the situation for the better. |
0 |
| Fossil Permits |
DF-7000.2300 |
Programs that issue permits which authorize people to engage in the systematic collection, acquisition or restoration of vertebrate fossils found on or under government-owned or leased land or who are engaged in the buying, selling or trading of such fossils. |
0 |
| Foster Care Journey Bag Donation Programs |
TI-1800.2400 |
Organizations that collect necessities such as backpacks, clothing, personal grooming supplies, school supplies, and toys for children and/or adolescents entering foster care. Items are bundled together for specific age groups and distributed to local social service agencies or directly to kinship and foster care families. Monetary donations for the organizations to purchase journey bag items are also accepted. |
0 |
| Foster Care Journey Bags |
BM-6500.2100 |
Programs that pay for or provide journey bags containing backpacks, clothing, personal grooming supplies, school supplies, toys, and other necessities for children and/or adolescents entering foster care. |
0 |
| Foster Care Legal Services |
FT-3000.2100 |
Programs that provide legal assistance for children and youth in foster care, children for whom parental rights have been terminated ("legal orphans" for whom the state is now the parent), youth transitioning into adulthood and others who have contact with the foster care system that informs them of their rights, helps them understand their options and enables them to have a voice in decisions about where they live, their health care, their education, their basic needs and other critical issues. |
0 |
| Foster Care/Temporary Shelter for Animals |
PD-7600.2100 |
Programs that arrange for the temporary placement in animal care facilities or private homes of homeless animals who are awaiting adoption or who are too wild and need gentling prior to being adopted; or for animals whose owners are in emergency situations which may include facing foreclosure, being homeless, being incarcerated, having an accident or a medical emergency, being in a domestic violence situation or having to leave home for a shelter. |
1 |
| Foster Children |
YK-8000.2000 |
Children and youth who have alternative living arrangements in agency-supervised private family homes due to their own social, physical or emotional problems or those of another family member. |
0 |
| Foster Families |
YK-2000.2400 |
Families that have one or more foster children in their care. |
0 |
| Foster Grandparent Program |
ND-9200.8000-200 |
Programs that provide part-time opportunities for low-income individuals age 55 and older to serve as mentors, tutors and caregivers for abused or neglected children, troubled youth, or youngsters with disabilities or other special needs in schools, hospitals, child care programs, Head Start programs and residential settings. Foster grandparents receive a modest tax-free stipend for their work as well as reimbursements for their travel expenses, and have the satisfaction of helping young people grow, gain confidence, and become more productive members of society. Local nonprofit organizations and public agencies receive grants to sponsor and operate local Foster Grandparent projects. The Foster Grandparents Program is part of Senior Corps, a network of programs administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service. |
3 |
| Foster Home Licensing |
DF-4500.2000-200 |
Programs that establish and enforce health, safety and program standards for foster homes, review applications for licenses, issue or deny licenses, inspect facilities for compliance with requirements and revoke licenses or bring disciplinary action for noncompliance. |
1 |
| Foster Home Placement |
PH-2400.1900 |
Programs that link individuals who are in need of alternative living arrangements with appropriate private family homes that are licensed to provide foster care. Licensing requirements vary from state to state and, in some situations, licensing is not required at all. Programs that provide placement services for children and adults with disabilities are generally also responsible for recruiting, training, certifying and monitoring placements in family homes and for providing support for the family and the individual(s) with disabilities who live with them. |
0 |
| Foster Home Residents |
YM-2000 |
People who are currently residing in an agency-supervised private family home which may be structured to meet the needs of children and youth who have been neglected, abused or abandoned and are no longer able to live with their birth families; older adults; people with disabilities or other populations. Note that foster care for older adults and/or people with disabilities may not be available in all states. |
0 |
| Foster Homes for Children With Disabilities |
PH-6300.1900 |
Agency-supervised private family homes that provide alternative family living arrangements for children with developmental disabilities, sensory impairments, physical disabilities or multiple disabilities who are unable to live with their birth parents. The arrangement provides an opportunity for the child with a disability to live with a family in a residential setting. |
0 |
| Foster Homes for Dependent Children |
PH-6300.2000 |
Programs that provide alternative family living arrangements in agency-supervised private family homes for children and youth who have been neglected, abused or abandoned in situations where a children's protective services worker or a court has decided that they cannot live safely at home. |
1 |
| Foster Parent/Family Recruitment |
PH-2400.2000 |
Programs that identify and enlist people who are willing to provide foster care for dependent children who have been removed from their homes because of abuse, neglect or abandonment and need an alternative family living arrangement, or for children or adults with developmental disabilities, sensory impairments, physical disabilities, emotional problems or multiple disabilities who are unable to live with their birth families or in an independent setting. Programs that recruit families to provide foster care for children and adults with disabilities are generally also responsible for training, certifying and monitoring placements in family homes and for providing support for the family and the individual(s) with disabilities who live with them. |
2 |
| Foster Parenting Support Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-2300.2200 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are currently foster parents or who, as children, were in foster care, who are willing, on a volunteer basis without remuneration, to provide emotional support, encouragement and practical advice for individuals and families in a similar position. |
0 |
| Foster Parents |
YK-6500.2000 |
Individuals who are licensed to provide a home for orphaned, abused, neglected or delinquent children or children with disabilities, usually with the approval of the government or a social service agency. |
0 |
| Foundation Relationship Development |
TP-2300.1950 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations and other groups reach out to, cultivate and maintain positive relationships with public and private foundations and other potential sources of monetary support. |
0 |
| Fountains/Reflecting Pools |
PL-6400.2300 |
Programs that develop, maintain and make available to the public, decorative pools or fountains where people can gather for lunch or other leisure pursuits during fine weather. |
0 |
| Fragile X Syndrome |
YF-3000.3180 |
An X-linked mutation associated with a fragile site near the tip of the long arm of the X chromosome that is the most common cause of inherited mental impairment. FXS is associated with a range of impairments from learning disabilities to more serious cognitive disabilities, and is the most common known cause of autism or "autistic-like" behaviors. Symptoms also can include characteristic physical and behavioral features and delays in speech and language development. Fragile X can be passed on in a family by individuals who have no apparent signs of this genetic condition. In some families a number of family members appear to be affected, whereas in other families a newly diagnosed individual may be the first family member to exhibit symptoms. |
0 |
| Frail Elderly |
YF-2000 |
Older adults who have a condition that affects their independence and places them at future risk of needing a higher level of care than is currently required. |
0 |
| Franchise Industry/Distributorship Agreement Complaints |
DD-1500.3800 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding misrepresentation of potential sales income or profits, failure to disclose facts about business and franchise relationships, failure to make promised refunds or other unethical franchise business practices. Also included are complaints about distributorships which sell products that are created and marketed by another company. Issues that lead to complaints (or later, litigation) by parties to the agreement may involve problems with availability of sufficient quantities of the product for the distributor to sell, frequency of price changes by the manufacturer, overly aggressive monitoring by the manufacturer, termination of the agreement by one party, but not both, and disagreement about changes that need to be made regarding the arrangement. |
0 |
| Franchise Registration |
DF-4500.1000-200 |
Programs that make an official record of businesses that offer franchises. A franchise is a contract or agreement that allows an individual or group of individuals to offer, sell or distribute goods and services utilizing the marketing plan, operational structure and trademark, service mark, trade name, advertising or other commercial symbol of an established business for a fee. |
0 |
| Fraternal Orders |
TD-1400.2000 |
Voluntary nonprofit associations, also known as fraternal societies or benefit associations, that are organized for the mutual aid and benefit of their members. Fraternal orders have a lodge system of organization, a representative form of self-government and do business in confidential meetings which often involve secret ritual. They generally provide death benefits and, in some cases, benefits related to accident, illness or old age, mainly through a form of insurance known as fraternal insurance; and many undertake community improvement, educational, religious or other charitable projects as part of their activities. |
0 |
| Fraud Prevention |
FN-1500.2050 |
Programs that help older adults, people who live alone and other vulnerable individuals become aware of the scams and con games that are most frequently used to induce victims to part with their money or valuables. Common scams include fraudulent prize offers, "free" travel packages that have hidden costs or which never materialize, "get rich quick" investments that turn out to be worthless, tax debt/refund scams, phony charities with names that are similar to well-known organizations and schemes involving promises to recover an individual's money following their victimization by another scam. |
0 |
| Fraud Victims |
YX-1500.2100 |
Individuals who have come into contact with or are victims of telephone and Internet scammers and other con artists who attempt to persuade people who are vulnerable to part with their savings or reveal personal information that makes them susceptible to identity theft. Common scams include fraudulent prize offers, "free" travel packages that have hidden costs or which never materialize, "get rich quick" investments that turn out to be worthless, tax debt/refund scams, phony charities with names that are similar to well-known organizations and schemes involving promises to recover an individual's money following their victimization by another scam. Other categories include scams involving Medicare, Social Security, health care, insurance, debit/credit cards and mortgages; and fraud found in online shopping, auctions and dating services. |
0 |
| Fraudulent COVID-19 Test/Vaccine/Treatment Reporting |
FN-1700.1470-215 |
Programs that provide a hotline, website or other mechanisms that people can use to report scammers offering products that claim to help diagnose, treat, cure and even prevent COVID-19. Because COVID-19 has never been seen in humans before, there are currently no vaccines to prevent or drugs to treat COVID-19 that have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA is working with vaccine and drug manufacturers to develop new vaccines for and find drugs to treat COVID-19 as quickly as possible. Meanwhile, some individuals and companies are trying to profit from the pandemic by selling unproven and illegally marketed products that make false claims, such as being effective against the coronavirus, endangering the individuals who make a purchase and members of their family. |
0 |
| Free School Supplies |
HL-8120.7800-200 |
Programs that pay for or provide textbooks and other essential educational supplies at no cost for students who cannot afford to purchase them. |
3 |
| Free Schools |
HD-0500.2000 |
Alternative schools at the elementary or secondary level that offer a completely voluntaristic framework including an unstructured curriculum and a spontaneous learning environment in which students are free to select what, with whom, and how to learn. Grades, competition and comparisons between individual students are discarded. |
0 |
| Free Transit Passes |
BT-8500.1000-200 |
Programs that issue passes for students, older adults, people with disabilities or other groups which enable them to utilize mass transit services at no cost. |
0 |
| Free Weights |
PL-6600.9500-200 |
Physical fitness programs that feature weight rooms that are equipped with bar bells and other freestanding weight lifting equipment which can be used for body building and the development of strength and power. |
0 |
| Freedom Schools |
HD-0500.2050 |
Schools or classes outside the regular school system that are organized to teach minority group children about their cultural heritage in addition to the regular curriculum. |
0 |
| Freedom of Information Requests |
DF-7000.2350 |
Programs that accept and act upon requests from the public for access to government records (or other government information) that falls within the scope of federal, state or local statutes which require the disclosure of government records upon receipt of a written request. Some public records, such as court records, are explicitly exempted in the legislation. |
0 |
| Freelance Writers |
YO-4950.1300-220 |
Individuals who sell their work to publishers, publication enterprises, manufacturing firms, public relations departments or advertising agencies for use in those industries. They may contract with publishers to write a book or an article or be hired to complete specific assignments such as writing about a new product or technique. |
0 |
| Freeway Construction/Repair |
TE-8000.8200-200 |
Programs that are responsible for developing, inspecting and ensuring that freeways, on-ramps, off-ramps and other connector roads are built in sufficient numbers and remain in good repair. |
0 |
| Freeze Warnings |
TH-2100.9500-220 |
Programs that issue bulletins when surface temperatures are expected to drop below freezing over a large area for an extended period of time, regardless whether frost develops. |
0 |