| Hiking/Camping Safety Education |
JR-8200.2800 |
Programs that are designed to increase public awareness of the measures people can take to avoid accidents or other problems and ensure their safety while hiking, camping or engaging in other similar outdoor activities. Hiking/camping safety education programs may focus on appropriate clothing for the season and locale (e.g., rain, sun gear), what to bring (e.g., medical kit, snakebite kit, compass, map, flashlight, insect repellant, sunscreen, extra food), fire safety (if camping), local wildlife (if dangerous), recommended skills/knowledge (e.g., first aid, filtering/treating water, erecting a tent, local laws/regulations, what to do if lost) and general safety procedures such as staying on marked trails, avoiding weather hazards or hiking/camping alone and ensuring that someone knows expected departure and return times and the planned itinerary. |
0 |
| Hill Burton Complaints |
DD-1500.4280-320 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve regarding the availability of free or low cost services from hospitals that were constructed using Hill Burton funds. |
0 |
| Hill Burton Facilities |
LH-3000.3200 |
Health care facilities that have agreed to furnish a designated amount of free service for low income individuals and to accept Medicaid recipients and Medicare beneficiaries in exchange for federal support during construction. |
0 |
| Hindu Community |
YR-3000 |
Followers of the religious philosophy that originated on the Indian subcontinent which is marked by an outlook that views all forms and theories as aspects of one eternal being and truth; a belief in ahimsa, karma, dharma, samsara and moksha; and the practice of the way of works, the way of knowledge and the way of devotion as the means of release from the rounds of rebirths. |
0 |
| Hindu Temples |
PV-6500.3000 |
Places where people who practice Hinduism gather to attend religious services. |
0 |
| Hinduism Study Groups |
PV-7000.6500-300 |
Programs that provide an opportunity for participants to study and discuss the doctrines and practices of Hinduism, the religious philosophy that originated on the Indian subcontinent and is marked by an outlook that views all forms and theories as aspects of one eternal being and truth; a belief in ahimsa, karma, dharma, samsara and moksha; and the practice of the way of works, the way of knowledge and the way of devotion as the means of release from the rounds of rebirths. |
0 |
| Hippotherapy |
LR-3050 |
Programs that offer a form of treatment for individuals who have movement dysfunction that uses the multidimensional movement of the horse to improve neurological function and sensory processing. The horse's walk provides sensory input through movement which is variable, rhythmic and repetitive. The resultant movement responses in the client are similar to human movement patterns of the pelvis while walking. The variability of the horse's gait enables the therapist to grade the degree of sensory input to the client, then use this movement in combination with other clinical treatments to achieve desired results. Hippotherapy can improve balance, posture, mobility and function; but may also affect psychological, cognitive, behavioral and communication functions. It is typically offered by physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists who have been trained in the process. |
0 |
| Hispanic/Latino Community |
YH-6000.3100 |
Americans of Spanish or Latin American descent. Latin America is a geographic and cultural region comprising 18 Spanish-speaking countries, Brazil, and Haiti, or generally the areas which Spain and Portugal colonized in the Americas. |
0 |
| Historians |
YO-8000.8000-300 |
Individuals who research, analyze and interpret the past using a wide variety of sources which may include government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films and unpublished documents such as personal diaries and letters. Historians usually specialize in a country or region, a particular period, or a particular field such as social, intellectual, cultural, political or diplomatic history. Biographers collect detailed information on individuals. Other historians help study and preserve archival materials, artifacts and historic buildings and sites. |
0 |
| Historic Battlefields |
PL-7600.3000-250 |
Sites where major battles have been fought that have been preserved and made available to the public as a part of the nation's heritage. Some battlefields are a part of the National Park System, but others are managed by state or local authorities or are privately owned. Amenities for visitors may include interpretive signs marking historic features of the landscape such as the location of encampments and the deployment of opposing forces during the course of the battle, maps of the area and materials that can be used for historical study. Guided tours, historical reenactments of the conflict, commemorative events and other activities may be offered at the site. |
0 |
| Historic Burial Site Preservation |
TA-2800.3000 |
Programs that record and preserve historic burial sites and/or arrange for the burial of ancient remains which have been removed for study or disturbed by digging associated with construction. |
0 |
| Historic Cemeteries |
PL-7600.3000-300 |
Cemeteries and other burial grounds that attract the interest of visitors because of their age, their place in history, or the presence of gravesites of historical figures, movie stars, gangsters or other famous (or infamous) people. |
1 |
| Historic Districts/Sites |
PL-7600.3000-350 |
Individual homes or other buildings, neighborhoods and/or entire communities that have been singled out for preservation by the local city council or other local officials because of their architectural or historical significance. Historic homes and other structures in an historic district may be open to the public and guided tours may be available. |
1 |
| Historic Forts |
PL-7600.3000-400 |
Military outposts built during colonial times, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, or during the opening of the western frontier that have been preserved and made available to the public as historic sites. Guided tours may be available as well as reenactments of historical events, and staff may dress in costumes of the period and recreate for visitors activities that were part of the daily life of people in that era. |
0 |
| Historic House Museums |
TA-5500.3000-300 |
Houses with historical importance locally, regionally, nationally or internationally that have been restored and opened to the public as museums. Guided tours may be available. |
5 |
| Historic Landmark Preservation |
TA-2800.3500 |
Programs that acquire, protect, maintain and make available to the public, properties including districts, sites, buildings, structures, landscapes and objects that have historic, architectural, archeological, engineering or cultural significance. Historic landmarks are locations that are associated with historic events or the lives of persons of historical importance; represent significant aspects of the cultural, political or economic heritage of the community; embody distinctive characteristics of type, period or method of construction; represent the work of a recognized master; possess high artistic value; or have yielded or are likely to yield information that is important to history or prehistory. |
10 |
| Historic Missions |
PL-7600.3000-500 |
The first permanent structures erected in California by Spanish missionaries whose adobe buildings, paintings, statues, artifacts, altars, confessionals, grist mills, wine presses, graveyards, gardens, orchards and other amenities have been preserved, rebuilt or restored and opened to the public. |
0 |
| Historic Places |
PL-7600.3000 |
Properties that have been singled out for preservation because of their historic, architectural, archeological, engineering or cultural significance and made available to the public as historic places. |
0 |
| Historic Preservation |
TA-2800 |
Programs that acquire, protect, maintain and, where necessary, restore buildings, structures, art and cultural objects, landscapes, sites or entire districts that have historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, cultural, or artistic significance for the enjoyment and edification of current and future generations. |
6 |
| Historic Preservation Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-0700.3000 |
Local historical societies and other similar organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to work on projects that acquire, protect, maintain and, where necessary, restore buildings, structures, art and cultural objects, landscapes, sites or entire districts that have historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, cultural, or artistic significance. Also included are organizations that need volunteers for art and film preservation projects or to support the establishment and maintenance of monuments or memorials. |
0 |
| Historical Markers |
TA-2800.4000 |
Programs that are responsible for developing and placing signs that provide descriptions of historic sites and buildings which include significant dates, a history of ownership and a record of important associated events. |
0 |
| Historical Research |
TR-8000.3000 |
Programs that conduct research which analyzes and interprets the past using a wide variety of sources which may include government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films and unpublished documents such as personal diaries and letters. Historians usually specialize in a country or region, a particular period, or a particular field such as social, intellectual, cultural, political or diplomatic history. Some may collect detailed information about individuals while others help study and preserve archival materials, artifacts and historic buildings and sites. |
0 |
| Historical Societies |
TA-2850 |
Organizations that preserve the historical heritage of a particular county, city, township, town or other specific geographic area. Activities include preservation and restoration of historic and archaeological sites located within the jurisdiction; restoration or reconstruction of historical buildings; collection, preservation and publication of local historical material; dissemination of historical information; and promotion of historical work in the community. Historical societies may operate museums, libraries and archives; conduct historical research; study local cultures; and sponsor historical programs and exhibitions. |
1 |
| History Clubs/Societies |
PS-8200.3100-250 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in the history of a particular city, state, nation or region, often through the medium of a club or society which is under the leadership of people who are knowledgeable in the subject. Activities may include field trips which enable participants to visit the city, state, nation or region of the world of interest to them; lectures, slide shows and other presentations that provide information about the history of specific areas; opportunities for members to share and/or discuss their own work on major issues in the field; and other activities that promote the study and appreciation of history. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, WebRings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face. |
0 |
| History Museums |
TA-5500.3000 |
Institutions that acquire, preserve, research and exhibit permanent and/or traveling collections of objects including documents, tools, implements and furnishings that have significance in helping to interpret or understand the past. History museums may specialize in a specific era such as early Greece or Rome, a particular geographic region such as California or Appalachia, a particular ethnic or cultural group such as Northwest Native Americans, a designated subject area such as civil rights or the history of immigration or a specific event such as the Holocaust; and may contain any of a wide variety of items created or used by contemporary or historical figures or other individuals. |
0 |
| Histrionic Personalities |
YF-5000.5400-300 |
A personality disorder that is characterized by behavior that is consistently overly dramatic, reactive, and intensely expressed, and by interpersonal relationships which are perceived by others as shallow and lacking genuineness in which the person is dependent, helpless and constantly seeking reassurance; vain and demanding; self-indulgent; egocentric and inconsiderate of others; and prone to manipulative suicide threats, gestures or attempts. |
0 |
| Hitchhiking Safety Education |
JR-8200.6500-330 |
Programs that are designed to increase public awareness of the measures that people can take to ensure their personal safety when they accept rides from strangers or when they pick up strangers who are hitchhiking. Included is advice about situations to avoid and safety measures while in the car. |
0 |
| Hives |
YF-3000.2110-300 |
An eruption of very itchy wheals which is caused by contact with or ingestion of an allergic substance or food, or sudden or sharp changes in climate. |
0 |
| Hmong Community |
YH-0500.8170-300 |
Individuals whose ethnic background and cultural ancestry identify them as part of the Hmong community. The Hmong live in a region within southern China, northern Vietnam and Laos. Their language is Hmong. |
0 |
| Hoarding Counseling Programs |
RP-1400.8000-315 |
Programs that provide individual and group counseling and other forms of treatment for individuals who compulsively acquire and are unable to discard and/or properly organize possessions (often items of little value to others such as old newspapers, containers, clothing that may someday be "useful") which clutter their homes, sometimes making them almost unlivable. Therapy generally focuses on understanding hoarding behavior, controlling the excessive urge to acquire possessions, having less difficulty discarding or letting go of the items they have accumulated, sorting and removing possessions, and developing problem solving and organizational skills to manage the items they have decided to retain. |
0 |
| Hoarding Issues |
YZ-3070 |
Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of compulsive hoarding (i.e., the excessive collection of possessions coupled with the inability to discard and/or properly organize them). |
0 |
| Hoarding Support Groups |
PN-8100.5000-300 |
Mutual support groups whose members are individuals who have difficulty controlling their compulsion to acquire possessions which clutter their living space creating cramped living conditions, sometimes blocking exits, creating a fire hazard and putting them at risk for eviction. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet, and provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants discard items they do not need, organize the possessions they wish to keep and, in general, bring order to their lives. |
1 |
| Hoarding and Clutter Cleanup Services |
JP-6500.1500-360 |
Programs that clean and restore living spaces that have become uninhabitable as a result of gross neglect or hoarding of material goods or pets to the extent that the need to acquire things interferes with daily routines, causes a safety or fire hazard or creates an unsanitary environment. Most commonly hoarded items are newspapers, magazines, food containers, cups and sometimes animals; but mold, human and animal waste, old food, rodent droppings and insect infestations are often also found. Cleaning services take care of bulk debris removal, structural cleaning, disinfection and cleaning of all remaining contents; and are trained to look for and preserve photographs, cash, stock certificates, life insurance policies, collectibles and other items of value. |
0 |
| Hobbyist/Collectibles Museums |
TA-5500.3200 |
Institutions that acquire, preserve and exhibit permanent and/or traveling collections of hobbyist items such as sea shells, model trains, PEZ memorabilia, comic books, post cards, costume jewelry, bottles, souvenir spoons, miniatures and other consumer memorabilia. |
0 |
| Hockey |
PL-7000.8900-290 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy hockey, a game in which two teams attempt to score by knocking a ball or puck toward opposite goals using sticks that are curved or hooked at the end. Hockey can be played on ice, pavement or a field. |
0 |
| Hodgkin's Disease |
YF-3000.4850-300 |
A disease of unknown etiology which produces an enlargement of the liver, spleen and lymphoid tissue, with invasion of other tissues. |
0 |
| Hoist/Winch Operators |
YO-8500.4900-400 |
Individuals who control the movement of cables, cages and platforms to move workers and materials for manufacturing, logging and other industrial operations. They work in such positions as derrick operators and hydraulic boom operators. |
0 |
| Holiday Adoption Programs |
PH-2950.2950 |
Programs that sponsor "Adopt-A-Family" programs during the holidays which match people who want to provide personalized holiday assistance (usually gifts, an invitation to a holiday meal or party or a food basket) with an older adult, an individual with a disability, a low-income family or others in their community who would be unable to celebrate and enjoy the holiday without the sponsor's generosity. |
1 |
| Holiday Adoption Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-8000.3000-050 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to help coordinate "adopt-a-family" programs during any of the annual holidays. "Adopt-A-Family" programs match people who want to provide personalized holiday assistance (usually gifts, an invitation to a holiday meal or party or a food basket) with an older adult, an individual with a disability, a low-income family or others in their community who would be unable to celebrate and enjoy the holiday without the sponsor's generosity. |
0 |
| Holiday Cash Grants |
PH-2950.3000 |
Programs that issue checks, cash, vouchers or gift cards to help low-income community residents purchase food, gifts or other resources that will enable them to celebrate and enjoy any of the annual holidays. |
0 |
| Holiday Dances/Galas |
PH-2950.3030 |
Programs that sponsor dinner dances, costume balls or other lavish social events that people can attend during the holidays. |
0 |
| Holiday Decorating Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-8000.3000-150 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to participate in decorating activities at a facility, in a neighborhood or elsewhere in the community during any of the annual holidays. |
0 |
| Holiday Decorations |
PH-2950.3040 |
Programs that distribute ornaments, indoor and outdoor lighting and displays, and other decorations for the home that make celebration of cultural, religious and commemorative holidays more festive. Included may be ornaments for a family's Christmas tree, Santa Claus and reindeer displays, crèche scenes and stockings for the fireplace; menorahs, dreidels and candles to celebrate Hanukkah; traditional African crafts, special candlesticks (kimara) and other decorations in red, green and black, the Kwanzaa colors; toy Easter bunnies and baskets with candy and eggs dyed in a variety of pastels; jack o' lanterns, graveyard displays, witches on brooms, bats and skeletons for Halloween; flags, banners and patriotic paper fans to commemorate independence days and other patriotic holidays; hearts and flowers for Valentine's Day; shamrocks and leprechauns for St. Patrick's Day; noisemakers, top hats, tiaras and confetti for New Years; and other items that embody the spirit of a particular holiday season. |
0 |
| Holiday Donations |
PH-2950.3050 |
Organizations that sponsor programs during any of the holidays which serve as a point of contact for people in the community who wish to make a donation (food, gifts, toys, money or other material goods) that will be used for seasonable charitable purposes. Included are organizations that provide central collection points throughout the area for donated toys and gifts, mall programs that encourage people to purchase a gift on behalf of a child during the Christmas season, programs that collect food items for holiday baskets and other similar initiatives. |
1 |
| Holiday Enterprises |
PH-2950.3100 |
Programs that sell holiday-related gifts and other items to raise funds for charitable purposes. |
0 |
| Holiday Event Coordination Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-8000.3000-180 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to take responsibility for planning and coordinating special events during any of the annual holidays. Activities may include arranging event logistics, renting suitable space, overseeing decoration of the facility or other preparations, assigning tasks to supporting staff/volunteers and supervising their activities, and ensuring that the event runs smoothly. |
0 |
| Holiday Event Entertainment Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-8000.3000-210 |
Organizations that are actively seeking musicians, singers, actors, clowns, comedians, magicians and other performers who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to provide entertainment at events which occur during any of the annual holidays. |
0 |
| Holiday Food Delivery Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-8000.3000-240 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with a valid driver license who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to deliver holiday food baskets or hot meals to the homes of people who qualify on the basis of income, age, disability or need during any of the annual holidays. |
0 |
| Holiday Fundraising Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-8000.3000-270 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to work on campaigns to raise money that can be used to sponsor special events during any of the annual holidays. |
0 |
| Holiday Gift/Food Drive Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-8000.3000-300 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to work on campaigns that encourage people to donate food, toys and other gifts, or other resources during any of the annual holidays. |
0 |
| Holiday Gift/Toy Distribution Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-8000.3000-330 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to help give out gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to low income individuals and families, older adults, hospital patients and others during any of the annual holidays. |
0 |
| Holiday Gifts/Toys |
PH-2950.3200 |
Programs, generally supported by donations from the community, that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low income individuals and families, older adults, hospital patients and others celebrate any of the annual holidays. |
3 |
| Holiday Meal Preparation/Serving Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-8000.3000-500 |
Soup kitchens, congregate meal sites, shelters, residential facilities and other programs that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to prepare, serve and/or clean up after meals provided to residents or those in need during any of the annual holidays. |
1 |
| Holiday Programs |
PH-2950 |
Programs that offer special assistance, services or special events during any of the yearly holidays in order to make the celebration of the season more enjoyable. |
0 |
| Holiday Related Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-8000.3000 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to work on special events such as parties, gift exchanges and meals that provide opportunities for people served by the agency to celebrate and enjoy Christmas, Easter, Halloween, Mother's Day, Passover, Ramadan, Thanksgiving or other holidays. |
0 |
| Holiday Safety Education |
JR-8200.2900 |
Programs that are designed to increase public awareness of the measures people can take to reduce the risk of accidents and injury during the holidays, particularly those that relate to safety during Christmas. Holiday safety education programs may address dangers associated with Christmas trees that are dried out, non-fire resistant or placed too close to ignition sources such as space heaters; damaged Christmas lights; extension cords that overload or overheat; unsafe or unstable placement of Christmas candles or menorahs; unsafe use of fireplaces; decorations that are sharp, easily breakable or, like angel hair, cause skin irritation when improperly handled; Christmas plants such as poinsettias that may be poison hazards for children and pets; unsafe or age-inappropriate toys or other gifts; holiday-related crime; and problems associated with holiday parties. |
0 |
| Holistic Health Care |
LT-0500.3100 |
Programs that have the health care perspective that focuses on the integration of the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of a person, emphasizing the importance of perceiving the individual, regardless of symptoms, as a being who requires balance and harmony in all of these aspects, both internally and in relationship to the environment. |
0 |
| Holocaust Counseling |
RP-1400.8000-325 |
Programs that offer individual, group, conjoint and family counseling for people who survived the systematic persecution by the Nazis and/or the Nazi forced labor and death camps during World War II and for their families and significant others who need assistance in coping with the long-term emotional and psychological impact of the experience and subsequent problems with interpersonal and family relationships. |
0 |
| Holocaust Survivors |
YX-3000 |
People who survived the systematic persecution by the Nazis and/or the Nazi forced labor and death camps during World War II who may be experiencing long-term emotional and psychological difficulties as a result of the experience and whose patterns of personal, social and familial coping may have been significantly affected. |
0 |
| Holocaust Survivors Compensation/Restitution Assistance |
FT-1000.3000 |
Programs that provide information and legal assistance for Holocaust survivors regarding the compensation and restitution programs for which they are eligible (including the Swiss Banks Settlement, the German Slave/Forced Labor Fund, The Austrian National Fund, the Austrian General Settlement Fund, the International Commission on Holocaust Era Insurance Claims, and pensions for voluntary work in eligible ghettos) as well as address other areas of concern. The programs may help Holocaust survivors understand the eligibility criteria for benefits, the benefits provided, the payment process and the rights of beneficiaries; provide consultation and advice; help them complete benefits application forms; negotiate on their behalf and/or represent them in situations where litigation is required. |
0 |
| Holter Monitoring |
LF-8000.5800 |
Programs that utilize a holter monitor, a portable device that consists of an electrocardiograph and a recording system that is worn by a person during 24 hours of normal activity and records the individual's EKG during that period. The device is particularly useful in detecting cases of transitory cardiac arrhythmia that are more difficult to capture during a regular EKG. |
0 |
| Home Appliance Repairers |
YO-3400.3200 |
Individuals who keep home appliances working and help prevent unwanted breakdowns. Some repairers work specifically on small appliances such as microwaves and vacuum cleaners; others specialize in major appliances such as refrigerators, dishwashers, washers and dryers. Home appliance repairers generally install household durable goods such as refrigerators, washing machines and cooking products. They may have to install pipes in a customer's home to connect the appliances to the gas line. Repairers also answer customers' questions about the care and use of appliances. They may demonstrate how to load automatic washing machines, arrange dishes in dishwashers or sharpen chain saws to maximize performance. Repairers write up estimates of the cost of repairs for customers, keep records of parts used and hours worked, prepare bills and collect payments. |
0 |
| Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services |
BH-3000.3500 |
Programs that provide assistance in the form of labor and supplies for people with disabilities who need to install ramps, elevators, stair glides or lifts; widen doorways; install grab bars in showers and bathrooms; lower kitchen and other cabinets; or make other modifications in their homes or apartments to make them accessible. Also included are programs that assess the accessibility of homes and apartments of people who have disabilities and make recommendations regarding necessary modifications. |
1 |
| Home Barrier Removal Grants |
BH-3000.3520 |
Programs that provide cash assistance for qualified people with disabilities who want to install ramps or elevators, widen doorways, install grab bars in showers and bathrooms, lower kitchen and other cabinets or make other modifications in their homes in order to make them more accessible. |
0 |
| Home Barrier Removal Loans |
BH-3000.3540 |
Programs that provide loans to qualified people with disabilities who want to install ramps or elevators, widen doorways, install grab bars in showers and bathrooms, lower kitchen and other cabinets or make other modifications in their homes in order to make them more accessible. |
0 |
| Home Based Mental Health Services |
RP-6400.8000-300 |
Programs that provide clinical therapeutic services, medication, daily living skills assistance and other mental health services for people who are unable to leave their homes because of the severity of their mental or emotional disturbance or the disabling effects of complicating medical conditions; for families with children experiencing a crisis that is so severe that the child is at imminent risk for hospitalization or placement in a residential treatment facility; or for people for whom home-based services are the most appropriate option. |
4 |
| Home Based Parenting Education |
PH-6100.3300 |
Programs that visit the homes of parents who want to acquire the knowledge and skills to be effective in their parenting role and provide parenting education services in the family setting. The programs may focus on teen parents; parents who need to develop skills to handle a difficult child; families who want to learn school-readiness activities to share with their child; individuals for whom parenting is a new experience; families at risk for child abuse, neglect or out-of-home placement; or others who have issues that are most effectively resolved in the home environment. |
10 |
| Home Based Volunteers |
YY-3000 |
People who are seeking opportunities to donate their time and work on any of a wide variety of projects which benefit the community or people in need and have a preference for projects that can be completed in their own home. |
0 |
| Home Building Information |
BH-3700.2800 |
Programs that provide technical assistance for people who want to build a home. Services may include information and guidance about selecting a site, obtaining financing, and designing and constructing the home. |
0 |
| Home Care/Hospice Associations |
TN-2900 |
Organizations whose members are home health, hospice and personal care agencies that have affiliated for the purpose of promoting mutual interests, increasing the visibility of home care services, disseminating information to members and the general public and improving the quality, accessibility and affordability of in-home and end of life care. Home health and hospice associations may provide opportunities for personal and professional development through conferences, publications and other activities; advocate for the rights of patients, their families and caregivers and people who are bereaved; maintain referral services through which people who require home health, personal care, palliative care or hospice services are referred to member agencies; and/or provide information about employment opportunities for people working in the field. |
2 |
| Home Cholesterol Test Kits |
LF-4900.1550-330 |
Programs that provide kits which enable individuals to collect and analyze a sample of their blood to determine the level of cholesterol, all within the privacy of their homes. Kits generally contain a lancet, gauze pad, bandage, cholesterol chart, directions and a device for collecting blood. |
0 |
| Home Composting Programs |
TE-8920.6600-980.30 |
Community-sponsored programs that provide home compost bins which enable residents to create mulching materials for their own gardens. |
0 |
| Home Confinement Programs |
FF-0500.3000 |
Programs that supervise offenders who have been restricted to their residences by a judicial court for specific periods of time. Included are curfew programs which require offenders to be in their residence during limited, specified hours, generally at night; home detention programs which require offenders to remain at home at all times except for employment, education, treatment, medical needs or other pre-approved activities; and home incarceration programs which require offenders to remain home at all times with very limited exceptions for religious or medical purposes. Home confinement programs may involve electronic monitoring, community work service assignments and other sanctions. |
0 |
| Home Construction Loans |
BH-3500.3200 |
Programs that provide loans for people who want to build their own homes. |
0 |
| Home Decorating Instruction |
PL-7400.3000 |
Programs that provide classes, individual instruction or other opportunities for people who want to learn or perfect their skills in the basics of residential interior design. Instruction focuses on the use of color and lighting to achieve desired effects; the selection and installation of wall coverings, hard and soft floor coverings, window treatment and textiles; the placement of art; options for room arrangements and similar topics. |
0 |
| Home Delivered Meals |
BD-5000.3500 |
Programs that prepare and regularly deliver meals to older adults, people with disabilities and others who have difficulties shopping and/or preparing food for themselves or traveling to a site where a meal is being served. |
20 |
| Home Delivered Vaccinations |
LT-3400.3090 |
Pharmacies, health units and similar organizations that make home visits to provide immunizations to prevent susceptible individuals from contracting any of a range of diseases for which means of control have been developed. |
0 |
| Home Delivery |
LJ-5000.1700-300 |
Programs that provide medical support services which allow expectant mothers to give birth in their own homes. |
0 |
| Home Dialysis |
LT-2600.3000 |
Programs that provide dialysis equipment that is available on a prescription basis in the home for people who have impaired kidney function or no kidneys and need a means to remove toxic substances from the blood and assure an appropriate fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance. |
0 |
| Home Drug Testing Kits |
RX-0400.3000 |
Programs that provide kits which enable individuals (usually parents) to test urine samples for the presence of drugs in the privacy of their homes. |
0 |
| Home Employment |
ND-6500.3000 |
Programs that provide work that can be done in the home as a source of income for people whose situation, age or physical, mental and/or emotional disabilities prevent them from leaving home; or for people e.g., mothers with young children or website designers, who choose to work in a home setting. |
0 |
| Home Entertainment Equipment Service Technicians |
YO-3400.3500 |
Individuals who repair any of a wide variety of home entertainment equipment including televisions and radios, stereo components, video and audio disc players, video cameras and video recorders. They also install and repair home security systems, intercom equipment, satellite television dishes, and home theater systems which consist of large-screen televisions and sophisticated surround-sound audio components. Customers usually bring small, portable equipment to repair shops for servicing. When larger, less mobile equipment breaks down, customers may pay repairers (known as field technicians) to come to their homes. |
0 |
| Home Equity Lines of Credit |
TB-0700.2100-325 |
A line of credit, frequently referred to as a HELOC, that is extended to individuals who borrow against the value of their home using the home as collateral. The amount of these loans is usually the difference between the homeowner's equity in the home and the market value of the property. Most HELOCs have a draw period, during which the borrower can use the line, and a repayment period during which the amount borrowed must be repaid. Draw periods are typically 5-10 years, during which HELOC payments are limited to interest and may be made using HELOC funds. Repayment periods are usually 10 to 20 years, during which the borrower must make payments on the principal equal to the balance at the end of the draw period divided by the number of months in the repayment period. Some HELOCs, however, require that the entire balance be repaid at the end of the draw period (the HELOC reset date), so the borrower must refinance at that point. The major disadvantages of the HELOC are its exposure to a rise in interest rates as all HELOCs are adjustable rate mortgages, and the potential for a downturn in the housing market which negatively affects housing prices. Additionally, if a home equity line of credit is not repaid per the agreement, the lender may take possession of the house and sell it in order to pay for the credit line. This can occur even if the homeowner continues to make payments on his/her mortgage. |
0 |
| Home Exchange |
PL-8700.3000 |
Associations or other programs that enable people to spend vacations in another locality, particularly in another country, at reduced cost by staying in one another's homes. |
0 |
| Home Food Preservation Instruction |
PL-7400.3040 |
Programs that offer classes which teach people methods for safely preparing and preserving food at home so that it can be stored for future use. Participants may learn the science behind food spoilage and the causes of food-borne illness as well as specific techniques and recipes for canning fruits and vegetables, pickling fruits and vegetables, preserving jams, jellies and conserves, curing and preserving olives, smoking and curing fish and meats, and dehydrating and freezing food. Home food preservation is a good way for families, especially those who grow their own food, to limit their intake of salt and other additives commonly found in commercially preserved foods and stretch their food budget. |
0 |
| Home Funeral Planning/Support Services |
PB-3100 |
Programs that provide assistance for people who want to plan a family-directed home funeral for themselves or a loved one. A home funeral can encompass a memorial service, wake or viewing, or a combination of the three. Friends or family members might help wash and dress the body, build or decorate a casket, plan a memorial service and/or accompany the deceased to the burial site or crematory. Services may include information about legal rights and requirements within the jurisdiction, help with necessary paperwork, assistance with the transport and care of the body for a home ritual or wake and other forms of support. Home funerals are legal in 43 states. |
0 |
| Home Gardening Assistance/Supplies |
BD-2600.3000 |
Programs that provide information, technical assistance and support for individuals who want to grow their own produce in a home garden setting. Services may include consultation regarding planting times, soil care and preparation, produce selection and pest control; provision of materials such as seed, fertilizer, potting soil, sod, manure, composting worms and other gardening supplies; and information and guidance regarding harvesting. |
1 |
| Home Glucose Monitoring Systems |
LH-5000.5100-350 |
Programs that pay for or provide equipment and accessories that allow individuals with diabetes to monitor their blood sugar levels in the privacy of their own homes as a means of analyzing and controlling their disease. Included are subcutaneous glucose monitoring systems which implant a subcutaneous sensor that records blood sugar levels at regular intervals over a multi-day period which is analyzed by a computer following the test period; systems that employ meters and test strips which measure the blood sugar levels using a drop of blood extracted by pricking a finger; wrist devices which use small electric currents to extract fluid from the skin, measure its glucose content and sound an alarm if blood sugar reaches levels that are dangerously high or low; and tests which measure the amount of glucose in the urine. Patients are encouraged to use the latter method several times a day. |
0 |
| Home HIV Test Collection Kits |
LF-4900.2400-300 |
Programs that provide kits which enable individuals to take anonymous HIV tests in the privacy of their homes. The kits, which are sold over the counter, contain a lancet and blotter paper. A drop of blood is obtained by a finger prick with the lancet and placed onto the blotter paper which is identified with a unique number, a copy of which is kept by the individual seeking testing. The blotter paper and identifying number are mailed to the test kit company where the blood specimen is tested with the enzyme immunoassay (EIA) and immunofluorescence assay (IFA). The individual contacts the company by telephone to obtain the results, which are provided by a trained HIV counselor. |
0 |
| Home Health Aide Services |
LT-2800.3000 |
Programs that offer the services of paraprofessional aides who provide personal health care services which do not require special technical training, in the homes of recently discharged hospital patients, elderly individuals and people with disabilities. Services are provided in accordance with a written home health care plan and may include feeding, bathing and grooming patients; changing their beds; taking their temperature, pulse or respiration; helping them to the toilet or to use a bedpan; and other types of assistance that enhance their physical and emotional comfort. The home health aide may also perform other activities as taught by a health professional for a specific patient including changing a colostomy bag; assisting with the use of devices for aid to daily living; assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises; assisting with prescribed ice cap or collar; doing simple urine tests for sugar, acetone or albumin; measuring and preparing special diets; measuring fluid intake and output; and supervising the self-administration of medications (reminding the individual to take the medication, opening bottle caps, reading the medication label to the individual, observing the individual taking medications, checking the self-administered dosage against the label of the container and reassuring the individual that they have obtained and are taking the correct dosage). |
0 |
| Home Health Aides |
YO-3000.5000-300 |
Individuals who provide routine care and support services which help people who are elderly, have disabilities or are recovering from an illness live in their own homes rather than a health care facility. Under the direction of nursing or medical staff, they provide health-related services such as administering oral medications. They may check patients' pulse rates, temperatures and respiration rates; help with simple prescribed exercises; keep patients' rooms neat; and help patients move from bed, bathe, dress and groom. Occasionally, they change non-sterile dressings, give massages and alcohol rubs, or assist with braces and artificial limbs. Experienced home health aides also may assist with medical equipment such as ventilators, which help patients breathe. |
0 |
| Home Health Care |
LT-2800 |
Programs that make necessary medical services available in the homes of people who are aged, ill or convalescing. |
9 |
| Home Health Care Complaints |
DD-1500.4530 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the quality of care, treatment of patients, unprofessional conduct of personnel or other inappropriate business practices of home health care agencies. |
0 |
| Home Heating Fuel Donation Programs |
TI-1800.2985 |
Programs that accept donations of heating oil, fire wood, coal and other materials for heating homes during cold weather for distribution to people in the community who are unable to keep their homes warm without assistance. Monetary donations may also be accepted to help people in need purchase heating oil, fire wood, coal or other similar resources. |
0 |
| Home Improvement Fraud Reporting |
FN-1700.1470-320 |
Programs that provide a hotline, website or other mechanisms that people can use to report scams involving con artists posing as home improvement contractors who offer a low price, a short timeframe or other inducements to make repairs or upgrades to a home, and once the project is started, "find" issues that significantly raise the price. If the homeowner objects, the scammer threatens to walk away and leave the project half finished. They may also accept an upfront deposit and never return to do the job. Red flags include claims that they are working on another project in the area and have leftover supplies, cash only deals, high pressure sales tactics, high upfront payments, or handshake deals without a contract or on-site inspections. |
0 |
| Home Improvement/Accessibility |
BH-3000 |
Programs that pay for or provide assistance in the form of consultation, labor and/or supplies for people want to build an accessible home or need to upgrade their homes to make them attractive, safe, accessible and energy-efficient. |
0 |
| Home Improvement/Repair Complaints |
DD-1500.4550 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the licensing; poor workmanship; violation of codes relating to building and safety, truth in lending or mechanic's liens; excessive fees; unethical or improper conduct; or other inappropriate business practices of contractors who have been hired for home improvement work. |
0 |
| Home Instruction |
HH-8000.3000 |
Programs that provide itinerant instructional services for students who are unable to leave their homes to attend regular special day classes because of noncontagious medical conditions, physical disabilities and/or emotional problems. Teleclasses, which utilize special conference-type telephone equipment to provide instruction in all subjects, may be provided for these pupils. |
0 |
| Home Insurance |
BH-3300 |
Programs that issue insurance policies to homeowners and renters to protect them from loss of property due to theft, destruction or the inability to meet mortgage obligations. Also included are programs that help people obtain a home insurance policy. |
0 |
| Home Insurance Premium Payment Assistance |
BH-3800.3000 |
Programs that make home and renter insurance premium payments for individuals who are at risk of losing their insurance coverage or their home without assistance. These programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements. |
0 |