| Home Library Services |
TJ-4500.2900 |
Libraries that arrange for the delivery by mail or volunteer messenger of books and/or audiovisual materials to people who, because of an illness, injury or disability, are unable to leave their homes to select their own reading and/or listening material in person. |
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| Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Grants/Loans |
PH-3300.2740 |
Programs that provide small grants or loans that help homeowners who qualify (often older adults and people in emergency situations) pay for minor home repair services such as roof repairs, window replacements or repairs to septic tanks. Specific services covered by the programs and eligibility criteria vary. Also included are programs that provide grants or loans for the construction, repair and/or sealing of household water well systems, primarily in eligible rural areas. |
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| Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services |
PH-3300.2750 |
Programs that provide assistance for people who need to do routine maintenance on their homes or make minor repairs. |
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| Home Management Instruction |
PH-3000 |
Programs that provide instruction that deals with the basic activities of homemaking including caring for and managing children; planning, shopping for and preparing nutritious meals; maintaining a clean and safe living environment; and other in-home responsibilities. Included are teaching and demonstrating homemaking programs that are designed specifically to assist parents who are at risk or have a history of abusing their children to successfully maintain their homes while meeting their children's needs in that setting. Also included are homemaking instruction programs that are designed to meet the needs of elderly individuals. |
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| Home Modification Consultation |
BH-3000.3500-300 |
Programs that identify physical barriers or other problems in the home and recommend suitable adaptations to improve accessibility. In some cases, staff are available to consult with architects and contractors during the planning and construction phases of a home modification project. |
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| Home Modification Consultation |
BH-3000.3545 |
Programs that identify physical barriers or other problems in the home and recommend suitable adaptations to improve accessibility. In some cases, staff are available to consult with architects and contractors during the planning and construction phases of a home modification project. |
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| Home Nursing |
LT-2800.3100 |
Programs that offer skilled nursing care under the guidance and supervision of a physician in the homes of recently discharged hospital patients and other people who need continuous nursing care but are not in an acute phase of their illness. |
0 |
| Home Pregnancy Test Kits |
LJ-2000.6750-300 |
Programs that provide test kits that women can use in the privacy of their homes to determine if they are pregnant. The test kits measure the amount of the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in the urine. The hormone is produced by the developing placenta beginning on the day on which the embryo implants in the uterine wall. The results are either positive or negative for pregnancy, but do not provide information regarding the length of time the woman has been pregnant. |
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| Home Purchase Listings |
BH-3900.3000 |
Programs that maintain lists of available purchasable housing, including forclosured properties, that people in search of housing can review. Included is information that is available online, in print or in other formats. |
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| Home Purchase/Construction Financing/Refinancing |
BH-3500 |
Programs that provide direct or guaranteed loans or grants for the construction, purchase or refinancing of a home. |
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| Home Purchase/Mortgage Refinance Loans |
BH-3500.3400 |
Programs that provide loans for people who want to buy their own homes or arrange refinancing of their mortgages. |
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| Home Rehabilitation Grants |
BH-3000.3550-350 |
Programs that provide cash assistance for people who need to make essential repairs to their homes in order to eliminate health or safety hazards or improve their security. Most grant programs cover major repairs, system upgrades and replacements (e.g., plumbing, heating or electrical systems) but not minor repairs. Age, income, disability or other eligibility requirements may apply. |
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| Home Rehabilitation Loans |
BH-3000.3550-360 |
Programs that provide loans for income-eligible people who want to repair or modify their homes or mobile homes to make them energy-efficient, attractive, safe and free of health hazards; or which help eligible individuals find loans for this purpose. Most loan programs cover major repairs, system upgrades and replacements (e.g., plumbing, heating or electrical systems) but not minor repairs. Included are conventional home rehabilitation loans, deferred loans (in which payments are deferred until the home is sold) and forgivable loans (in which all or a part of the loan is forgiven if the borrower resides in the home for a specified period of time). The forgiven part of a forgivable loan amounts to a contingent grant. If the borrower sells the home prior to the specified time period, all or part of the loan is due. A common variation is to have portions of the loan forgiven gradually over a period of years. |
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| Home Rehabilitation Programs |
BH-3000.3550 |
Programs that provide assistance for people who need to make essential repairs to their homes in order to eliminate health or safety hazards or improve their security. Most home rehabilitation programs cover major repairs, system upgrades and replacements (e.g., plumbing, heating or electrical systems) but not minor repairs. |
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| Home Rehabilitation Resource Lists |
BH-3000.3550-370 |
Programs that maintain lists of organizations that provide home rehabilitation services and make copies available to people upon request. |
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| Home Rehabilitation Services |
BH-3000.3550-390 |
Programs that provide assistance in the form of labor and supplies for people who need to make major repairs to their homes or upgrade/replace entire systems to eliminate health and safety hazards (such as gas leaks, outdated or hazardous electrical wiring and plumbing) or to improve their security e.g., by installing fences or fixing/replacing broken doors or windows. Typical services include major roofing repair and/or replacement; electrical and plumbing upgrades or repairs; septic system improvements; heating and air conditioning system repairs; flooring, tile or wall repairs; and interior and exterior painting that is part of the home rehabilitation process. Most programs do not handle minor repairs. Age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements may apply. |
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| Home Rental Listings |
BH-3900.3050 |
Programs that maintain lists of available rental housing for review by people who are in search of housing. Included is information that is available online, in print or in other formats. |
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| Home Repair Training |
PL-7400.1750-300 |
Programs that provide instruction for people who want to learn or improve their skills in making basic improvements in their homes. Courses may include information about techniques for installing weather stripping, caulking or insulation; building or repairing cabinetry; plastering; painting; installing or repairing screens, windows and doors; and other similar work. |
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| Home Safety Devices |
JR-8400.3600 |
Programs that pay for or provide safety latches for cabinets and drawers; toilet lid locks or clamps; electrical outlet covers; door knob covers and door locks to prevent access to unsafe spaces; door stops, door holders and finger guards that protect against pinches or crushed fingers and prevent people from locking themselves in a room without a responsible adult; window guards or safety netting; safety gates and barrier devices for staircases; oven locks and dial guards; corner and edge bumpers to protect against sharp edges of furniture and fireplaces; window blind cord safety tassels; and other safety equipment that can use to make homes safe for children and others who may need a protected environment. |
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| Home Safety Evaluations |
JR-8200.3000-250 |
Programs that conduct home inspections to assess and make recommendations to eliminate potentially hazardous conditions and to ensure that the individual or family has a plan to deal with emergencies should they arise. Safety evaluation programs often target homes with children or elderly residents and focus on dangerous rugs or floors, fire hazards, unsanitary or unsafe kitchens or bathrooms, poor lighting, unsafe storage of medication and other toxic materials, hazardous placement of kitchen equipment and other tools, access barriers in the home or yard and other discernible problems. |
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| Home Sanitation |
JP-6500.3000 |
Programs that protect the public from unhealthy living conditions by enforcing laws which require that dwellings meet minimum maintenance, occupancy, use, sanitation, lighting and ventilation requirements. Health inspectors evaluate homes and apartments to ensure that hot and cold water are available; that toilets and sewage disposal systems are functioning; that the roof and exterior walls provide adequate protection from the elements; that interior walls, partitions, floors and ceilings are in safe repair; that the premises are free of rodents, vermin, insects or rubbish; and that other basic necessities are adequately available to residents. Services include inspection to ensure compliance with regulations and the issuance of citations to landlords who are out of compliance. |
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| Home Schooled Students |
YG-8000.3100 |
Children whose primary or secondary education has been (or is being) provided by parents who teach students at home. |
0 |
| Home Science Projects Equipment/Supplies |
PL-7200.3100 |
Programs that provide access to chemistry sets, crime scene science kits, rocks and minerals kits, microscopes, magnifying glasses, telescopes, robotics kits, pocket scales, dissection kits, and other tools and materials that are required for any of a variety of amateur science projects or other related activities. |
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| Home Seller Counseling |
BH-3700.3050 |
Programs that provide assistance for people who want sell their homes or other property by offering information and advice about the pros and cons of using a broker or selling the property themselves, choosing a listing agent, making the home ready for sale (painting, cleaning, fix-ups, yard work), arranging for a home inspection, if required, evaluating comparable properties and current market conditions, establishing an asking price, listing and marketing the home, assessing offers and completing the closing process. |
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| Home Telemedicine |
LV-8500.3000 |
Programs that utilize computer technology and telecommunications equipment to provide patient education services and vital sign monitoring and assessment of home health care patients who have already been diagnosed in a standard medical setting. Home health care nurses can "videovisit" patients who remain in the comfort of their homes and listen to heart and lung sounds, observe wound healing processes, receive vital sign readings (such as blood glucose measurements, blood pressure readings and oxygen levels), monitor medication compliance and send patient-centered information (such as medication compliance reminders and patient education modules) directly to the patient's home. |
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| Home Therapeutic Exercise Programs |
LR-8400.3000 |
Rehabilitation oriented fitness programs that develop therapeutic exercise routines that people with acute or chronic health conditions such as arthritis, congestive heart failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, physical disabilities or other problems can do at home. |
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| Home Visit Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-2300.1700-300 |
Senior centers and other organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to help people who are socially isolated due to disability or old age relieve their loneliness by visiting them in their homes on a regular basis to read, talk, listen, write letters or perform other tasks that help them maintain contact with the outside world. |
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| Home Water Use Surveys |
JD-1500.9500-300 |
Programs that offer the services of individuals who go into homes on request to examine water use practices, detect toilet and water leaks and make recommendations for improved efficiency. Consultation may include recommendations regarding installation of retrofit devices such as low-flow shower heads, toilet tank displacement devices and faucet aerators; conservation tips and advice regarding lawn watering, drip-irrigation systems, improving soil retention capacity and drought-tolerant plants; and development of a custom irrigation schedule for the resident's lawn. |
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| Home Work Permits |
ND-1600.9500-300 |
Programs that issue or assist individuals to obtain documentation which officially authorizes them to work out of their homes. |
0 |
| Home and Asset Protection |
LH-4000 |
Programs that provide assistance for individuals who need to manage, protect and/or gain access to family assets when faced with the prospect of needing home or community-based care or for paying the costs of treatment for a terminal illness. |
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| Home/Community Based Care Waiver Programs |
NL-5000.5000-800.30 |
State Medicaid programs operating under a waiver that permits them to utilize Medicaid funds, normally available only to pay for care in a skilled nursing, intermediate care or other long-term care facility, to provide case management and home care services for eligible individuals as a means of avoiding premature institutionalization. Individuals must be Medicaid eligible, must be certified or certifiable for long-term care, and must meet other criteria as specified in the state waiver, e.g., age and disability requirements. States are allowed to make waiver services available to people at risk of institutionalization, without being required to make waiver services available to the Medicaid population at large. States use this authority to target services to particular groups, such as elderly individuals, technology-dependent children, seriously emotionally disturbed children, or persons with intellectual disabilities or developmental disabilities; or on the basis of disease or condition, such as AIDS. Covered services depend on the population(s) covered in the waiver. Those for older adults and adults with disabilities, for example, include but are not limited to case/care management, homemaker services, home health aides, personal care, adult day health care, habilitation and respite care. Services for children may also include wraparound facilitation/community support, independent living/skill building services and parent support and training. Every state has its own set of waiver programs that are unique. |
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| Home/Community Based Developmental Disabilities Programs |
LR-3100 |
Programs for individuals with developmental disabilities that focus on enabling the individual to attain his or her maximum functional level and which may serve to reinforce skills or lessons taught in school, therapy or other settings. Services may be provided in the individual's home or outside the home in community-based settings. |
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| Home/Community Care Financing Programs |
NL-5000.2700 |
Programs that support the purchase of case management and other home and community based services as a means of helping people avoid premature institutionalization. Funding is usually through state and local resources, but may also include some federal dollars. The programs typically provide case management and, unless other funding sources are available, provide funding for and link program participants to existing home and community based services, home modification programs, assistive technology equipment, assisted living facilities or other supported housing options, and/or other needed services. Individuals must meet certain eligibility criteria as specified by the program and usually must have documentation from a physician stating that they are at risk for institutionalization. |
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| Home/Community Care Recipients |
YF-3300 |
Individuals who have chronic illnesses or disabilities or are frail elderly, who are unable to take care of their own daily living needs independently and who require one or a a combination of ongoing in-home or out-of-home care supportive arrangements which may include care in their own homes by relatives or other caregivers; care in their own homes combined with participation in an adult day care or similar program; residence in an assisted living facility, adult foster home, continuing care retirement community, life care community, senior residential care home or other supervised living facility; case management; advocacy to assure their safety and rights; and/or other forms of basic assistance. |
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| Home/Public Building Accessibility Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1700.3400 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, 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 the homes, apartments, schools or workplaces of people with disabilities in order to make them accessible. |
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| Homebound |
YF-3400 |
Individuals are unable to leave their homes because of illness, disability or frailty. |
0 |
| Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling |
BH-3700.3000 |
Programs that help people who want to purchase a home evaluate their readiness for homeownership, shop for housing that meets their needs, resolve potential credit problems, analyze specific home purchase offers, obtain a mortgage loan with advantageous interest rates and an affordable monthly payment, and complete the paperwork to close the loan and complete the sale. Also included are programs that provide assistance for people who want to refinance a home. |
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| Homebuyers |
YM-2780 |
People who are in the process of purchasing a home. |
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| Homeless Alternative Housing Developments |
BH-7000.4600-300 |
Tiny house villages, housing units constructed using converted shipping containers and other modest housing options that are made available to homeless individuals and families as alternatives to units in more traditional (and more expensive) apartment complexes. |
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| Homeless College/University Students |
YV-3000.1540 |
Students enrolled in a college or university who lack stable housing and sleep in their cars or on couches when they have no place to go. A 2019 survey found that 56% of college students were housing insecure and 17% were homeless in the previous year. Housing insecurity and homelessness have an impact on college completion rates, persistence and credit attainment. Researchers also associate basic needs insecurity with self-reports of poor physical health, symptoms of depression and higher perceived stress. |
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| Homeless Count Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-2300.3090 |
Organizations that are actively seeking volunteers to participate in annual efforts to get an accurate count of the number of homeless people in their community. |
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| Homeless Couples |
YV-3000.1550 |
Partners in a relationship who have no fixed, regular and adequate residence, who are residing temporarily with relatives or friends or who live on the street, in emergency or transitional shelters, in a hotel or motel paid for with a shelter voucher, in seriously substandard housing or in an abandoned building, place of business, car or other vehicle or other public or private place that is not ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for people. |
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| Homeless Courts |
FC-8200.8100-270 |
Special court sessions held in a local shelter or other community site which help homeless people resolve outstanding misdemeanor criminal warrants (principally "quality of life" infractions such as unauthorized removal of a shopping cart, disorderly conduct, public drunkenness and sleeping on a sidewalk or bench). Outstanding warrants interfere with a homeless person's reintegration into society, deter them from using social services and impede their access to employment. The court addresses quality-of-life offenses that have gone to warrant and provides sentencing, involving participation in treatment and community service, that can clear the offense. |
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| Homeless Diversion Programs |
BH-0500.3100 |
Programs that help people seeking shelter identify immediate alternate housing arrangements (e.g., a shared housing arrangement, reestablished lease arrangements with a previous landlord, moving in with friends/relatives) and if necessary connect them with services (such as short term case management, conflict mediation and moving in expenses) to help them return to permanent housing. The main difference between diversion and other permanent housing-focused interventions centers on the point at which intervention occurs. Prevention targets people at imminent risk of homelessness, diversion targets people as they are applying for entry into shelter, and rapid re-housing targets people who are already homeless. |
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| Homeless Drop In Centers |
BH-1800.3500 |
Centers where homeless people can spend time during the day or evening. Services may include counseling and/or medication monitoring on a formal or informal basis; personal hygiene supplies; facilities for showering, shaving, napping, laundering clothes, making necessary telephone calls or attending to other personal needs; and other basic supportive services. Some centers may also provide meals or facilities for cooking. Programs that focus on homeless youth may provide case management, living skills training, family reunification assistance, classes and other educational supports, pre-employment training, health education (including HIV prevention), help in obtaining valid ID and other services that help youth successfully exit street life and transition to independent living. |
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| Homeless Employment Programs |
ND-6500.3050 |
Programs that provide comprehensive assessment, ongoing case management, work readiness, job training, job development, job placement services, post-placement follow-up and/or supportive services that are tailored to the specific needs of homeless individuals who need assistance preparing for, finding and retaining paid employment. Many programs specifically target outreach and enrollment efforts on homeless individuals or specific groups within the homeless population (e.g., homeless veterans, homeless youth, homeless individuals with serious mental illness, permanent supportive housing residents); and some partner with other organizations working with people who are homeless such as local mental health agencies; the administrative agency for the local Workforce Investment Board; one-stop career centers; community-based nonprofit vocational rehabilitation agencies; case management organizations; housing agencies; and the local public housing authority. |
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| Homeless Families |
YV-3000.3000 |
Families, usually consisting of two parents and their children but also including single parent families, extended families and nontraditional family groups, who have no fixed, regular and adequate residence, who are residing temporarily with relatives or friends or who live on the street, in emergency or transitional shelters, in a hotel or motel paid for with a shelter voucher, in seriously substandard housing or in an abandoned building, place of business, car or other vehicle, or other public or private place that is not ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for people. |
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| Homeless Family Reunification Services |
PH-3100 |
Programs that help people who are homeless because they have become estranged from their families establish contact with their families. The program may also, where appropriate, help them negotiate the conditions under which they can return to their families and arrange for transportation home. |
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| Homeless Men |
YV-3000.3050 |
Single men who have no fixed, regular and adequate residence, who are residing temporarily with relatives or friends or who live on the street, in emergency or transitional shelters, in a hotel or motel paid for with a shelter voucher, in seriously substandard housing or in an abandoned building, place of business, car or other vehicle, or other public or private place that is not ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for people. |
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| Homeless Motel Vouchers |
BH-1800.8500-300 |
Programs that provide homeless people with a temporary place to stay (usually one to three nights), generally utilizing a hotel or motel with which the referring agency has a prior agreement, but in some cases, temporary lodging selected by the individual. Also included are programs that provide vouchers for use in one or more of the community's homeless shelters. |
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| Homeless Motel Vouchers |
BH-1800.5000 |
Programs that provide homeless people with a temporary place to stay (usually one to three nights), generally utilizing a hotel or motel with which the referring agency has a prior agreement, but in some cases, temporary lodging selected by the individual. Also included are programs that provide vouchers for use in one or more of the community's homeless shelters. |
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| Homeless People |
YV-3000 |
Individuals and families who have no fixed, regular and adequate residence, who are residing temporarily with relatives or friends or who live on the street, in emergency or transitional shelters, in a hotel or motel paid for with a shelter voucher, in seriously substandard housing or in an abandoned building, place of business, car or other vehicle, or other public or private place that is not ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for people. Some people who are homeless have issues with substance abuse, chronic or severe mental illness, chronic unemployment or underemployment, or other problems that prevent them from obtaining housing. |
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| Homeless People with a Mental Illness |
YV-3000.3100 |
People who are experiencing a significant degree of mental or emotional disturbance and are residing temporarily with relatives or friends or who live on the street, in emergency or transitional shelters, in a hotel or motel paid for with a shelter voucher, in seriously substandard housing or in an abandoned building, place of business, car or other vehicle, or other public or private place that is not ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for people. |
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| Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing |
BH-8400.3000 |
Programs that provide affordable, community-based housing for individuals and families who have experienced long-term or chronic homelessness and have been diagnosed as having a physical or developmental disability, a severe mental illness, substance use disorder problems or HIV/AIDS; or are members of another designated group within the homeless population. Structures may include apartments, single-family houses, duplexes, group homes or single-room occupancy housing. Permanent supportive housing programs generally provide residents with the rights of tenancy under state or local landlord/tenant laws and are linked to services designed to meet residents' needs. Supportive services vary depending on the resident population. Most programs offer some type of case management and housing support, but may also offer more intensive mental health, substance use disorder, vocational, employment or other services which help promote independent living. Supportive services may be offered on-site or off-site, or be provided by a mobile service team and may be available to people with current housing who are at risk of becoming homeless. |
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| Homeless Safe Parking Programs |
BH-1800.8500-330 |
Programs that provide safe and legal overnight parking accommodations in designated public and private lots for homeless individuals and families who are living in their campers, cars or other vehicles. Shower facilities, sanitation and trash pickup, access to potable water and other amenities may be available. |
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| Homeless School Transition Programs |
HH-3000 |
Programs offered by schools or school districts that seek to stabilize the educational experience of homeless children by identifying a school that they will attend on a consistent basis throughout the year regardless of the family's current location and by offering the supportive services they need to succeed in their educational endeavors. Included may be transportation between specified community shelter facilities and the child's school; clothing that is appropriate for a school environment; books and other educational materials; and special classes that help the homeless child deal with issues such as personal hygiene and health care in a homeless setting. The goal of the program is to transition the child into mainstream education. |
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| Homeless Shelter |
BH-1800.8500 |
Programs that provide a temporary place to stay (usually three days to two weeks), generally in dormitory-style facilities with very little privacy, for people who have no permanent housing. |
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| Homeless Shelter Pickup Sites |
BH-1800.8550 |
Community service centers, parking lots and other areas where homeless people have been instructed to gather to await prearranged transportation to the shelter that serves their area. |
0 |
| Homeless Shelter Residents |
YM-2800 |
Individuals and/or families who are currently staying in a temporary shelter for people who have no permanent housing. |
0 |
| Homeless Shelter Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-2300.3100 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to work in homeless centers and provide a wide range of services for individuals and families living in temporary or transitional shelter situations. Tasks may include handling registration, distributing supplies and commodities, arranging for snacks and meals, designating sleeping areas and providing support for people in the shelter. |
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| Homeless Transportation Programs |
BT-4500.6500-310 |
Programs that provide transportation services for homeless people from the streets to a local shelter with available space, either from a established pick-up site or by appointment from the individual’s current location. Also included are programs that provide transportation between shelters or to and from medical clinics, detoxification facilities, public assistance offices and other local service providers. |
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| Homeless Veterans |
YV-3000.3150 |
Former members of one of the branches of the armed forces who have no fixed, regular and adequate residence, who are residing temporarily with relatives or friends or who live on the street, in emergency or transitional shelters, in a hotel or motel paid for with a shelter voucher, in seriously substandard housing or in an abandoned building, place of business, car or other vehicle, or other public or private place that is not ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for people. |
0 |
| Homeless Women |
YV-3000.7500 |
Single women who have no fixed, regular and adequate residence, who are residing temporarily with relatives or friends or who live on the street, in emergency or transitional shelters, in a hotel or motel paid for with a shelter voucher, in seriously substandard housing or in an abandoned building, place of business, car or other vehicle, or other public or private place that is not ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for people. |
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| Homeless Youth |
YV-3000.8000 |
Children or adolescents who have been abandoned by the adults responsible for their care or who have left their homes without notice or parental consent and who have no fixed place of residence. |
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| Homelessness Advocacy Groups |
TD-1600.2600 |
Organizations that support measures that address the needs of people who are, or are at risk of becoming, homeless including the need for shelter, transitional housing, permanent housing, medical care and basic human rights. |
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| Homelessness Issues |
YZ-3100 |
Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of homelessness. |
0 |
| Homelessness Prevention Programs |
BH-0500.3140 |
Programs that provide financial assistance and supportive services that stabilize households in their current housing or help them to move into new housing without first entering the shelter system or experiencing homelessness. Services may include financial assistance (short or medium-term rental assistance, security or utility deposits, utility payments, moving cost assistance), housing relocation and stabilization services, legal assistance (generally mediation), credit counseling and case management. The goal is to help households resolve their crisis, secure short-term financial or rental assistance as needed, and access ongoing sources of support in the community in order to remain housed. If the individual or family is unable to stay in their existing housing, the prevention program helps the household to find an alternative housing arrangement that is safe, reasonably affordable and adequate. |
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| Homemaker Assistance |
PH-3300.3000 |
Programs that offer the services of trained homemakers who go into the homes of families whose routines have been disrupted by long or short-term illness, disability or other problems, and assume responsibility for routine household activities including menu planning, budgeting, shopping, child care, meal preparation, laundry and general household management including light housekeeping. |
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| Homeopathic Medicine |
LT-0500.3150 |
Programs that utilize a system of healing which is based on the theory that drugs that produce symptoms of a disease in healthy people will cure the same symptoms when administered in small amounts. |
0 |
| Homeowner Associations |
BH-3600 |
Membership organizations composed of residents who live in condominium or townhouse complexes, mobile home parks or other planned communities who make decisions about association fees, regulations for the complex, expenditures for maintenance or improvements and other issues; hear resident complaints; and keep residents informed regarding the financial status and current projects of the association. |
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| Homeowner's Insurance |
BH-3300.3300 |
Programs that provide a form of home insurance that covers losses and damages to the contents of an individual's residence. All Homeowner's insurance also provides liability coverage against accidents in the home or on the property. When applying for a mortgage, the homeowner is usually required to provide proof of insurance on the property before the financial institution will loan any funds. The property insurance can be acquired separately or by the lending bank. Homeowners who prefer to get their own insurance policy can compare multiple offers and pick the plan that works best for their needs. If the homeowner does not have their property covered for loss or damages, the bank may obtain one for them at an extra cost. |
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| Homeowners |
YM-2900 |
People who have purchased the home or condominium in which they live. |
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| Homeschool Teachers |
YO-2000.3100 |
Parents who teach their children an academic curriculum at home. Some parents supplement their teaching by hiring tutors, calling on friends or enrolling their children in select classes at museums, libraries, junior colleges, 4-H clubs and the public schools. Homeschooling is a legal alternative to compulsory education in public or private institutions. |
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| Homeschooling |
HD-0500.3000 |
A formal program of primary and secondary education that is provided by parents who are licensed to teach their children in the home. Licensing is not required in all jurisdictions. However, it is generally mandatory for parents to closely follow the approved study outlines and home schooled children are tested according to the guidelines prevailing within the local public school system. |
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| Homeschooling Associations |
TN-1800.3000 |
Organizations whose members are parents who are currently providing a program of primary and secondary in-home instruction for their children who have affiliated for the purpose of sharing curriculum materials, information about state requirements for teaching children in the home and other educational resources. The association may also lobby on behalf of parents who want to ensure that home schooling continues to be a viable educational option. |
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| Homeschooling Issues |
YZ-3125 |
Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of homeschooling. |
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| Homeschooling Licensing |
DF-4500.8000-300 |
Programs that establish operating standards for parents who want to provide an in-home program of primary and secondary instruction for their children, review the extent to which standards are met by parents, administer examinations to demonstrate competency, issue or deny licenses and revoke licenses or take disciplinary action for noncompliance. Licensing is not required in all jurisdictions. |
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| Homeschooling Support Groups |
PN-8100.4500-310 |
Mutual support groups whose members are parents who are homeschooling their children and have needs and interests in common based on their experiences as home-based educators. The groups may meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet for the purpose of networking, sharing resources and energy, providing opportunities for socialization and co-teaching. Some groups are built around a common focus, such as the type of homeschooling approach used or the religion of the members while others are general support groups open to homeschooling families of all types. |
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| Homeschooling Teaching Assistance |
HL-3010.3000 |
Programs that provide information about different approaches families can take to home-based education; homeschooling curriculum materials; consultation regarding learning styles, monitoring and assessing students and other aspects of teaching; academic help; tutorial services, as needed; and other forms of support for parents who are homeschooling their children. Included are school districts that support homeschooling by providing parents with curriculum, textbooks and even a space to meet with other homeschool students. Some schools also allow homeschool students to enroll part time. These students can study core subjects at home, and then enroll in elective classes at a nearby public, private or charter school. There may also be options for homeschool students to participate in sports or other extracurricular activities. |
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| Homesteading Assistance |
FT-3300 |
Programs that provide assistance for people who want to file under the homestead exemption laws which allow a householder or head of family to designate a house and land as his or her homestead and exempt that homestead from execution and forced sale to pay for his or her general debts as long as the land is occupied as a home. |
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| Homework Help Programs |
HL-8700.3000 |
Programs that answer specific questions regarding grammar, mathematics or other areas of study or help students with homework assignments. Included are telephone hotlines, online assistance and in-person programs offered by the school following regularly scheduled classes or by community centers, libraries or other similar types of organizations. |
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| Homicide Survivors Support Groups |
PN-8100.1000-300 |
Mutual support groups whose members are families and friends of people who have been murdered who have been traumatized by the intrusion of law enforcement, the press and others into their grief and the realization that that someone has deliberately taken the life of a loved one. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; and focus on helping participants overcome feelings of anger and pain so they can express their grief, move through the bereavement process and put their lives back together. |
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| Homicide Survivors Support Groups |
PN-8100.0200-295 |
Mutual support groups whose members are families and friends of people who have been murdered who have been traumatized by the intrusion of law enforcement, the press and others into their grief and the realization that that someone has deliberately taken the life of a loved one. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; and focus on helping participants overcome feelings of anger and pain so they can express their grief, move through the bereavement process and put their lives back together. |
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| Honduran Community |
YH-1500.3000 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Honduras or who identify themselves as part of the Honduran community. Honduras is a Spanish-speaking country in Central America. |
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| Honduran Restaurants |
PL-1800.3050 |
Eating establishments that offer the cuisine of Honduras which features specialties such as grilled pork chops liberally flavored with garlic, carne asada, fried fish, tajadas (fried plantains), tajadas de carne molida (plantains topped with cabbage slaw and a stew made from ground meat), tajadas de chicharrones (plantains, slaw and fried pigskin), baliadas (flour tortillas filled with pureed beans and heavy cream), tapado (a spicy soup made from coconut milk, chilies and dried beef) and a variety of dishes including seafood cocktails, main dishes and soups featuring caracol, a Caribbean mollusk somewhat like conch or abalone. Desserts may include pastel hondureno (yellow cake), vaca negra (a root beer float) and arroz con leche (rice pudding). |
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| Honor Flights |
PL-8700.3050 |
A nonprofit organization that enables veterans and their families to visit and reflect on the memorials in Washington DC of the respective war(s) in which they fought, at no cost to the veterans. Priority is given to World War II survivors, Korean War and Vietnam veterans and other senior veterans as well as veterans who may be terminally ill. Costs are covered by donations and assistance from participating airlines. |
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| Honor Societies |
HL-8120.8100-300 |
Organizations whose members are college/university students who have attained the highest levels of academic achievement either generally or within a particular discipline. Membership is by invitation and may focus on students in a particular academic year (freshmen, sophomores, juniors or seniors). |
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| Honorary Degree Programs |
HH-0500.3000 |
Postsecondary institutions that grant doctoral degrees to individuals who are being recognized for outstanding contributions in a particular field. Recipients are not asked to complete coursework, pass competency tests or meet other usual requirements. |
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| Horology Museums |
TA-5500.3300 |
Institutions that acquire, preserve, research and exhibit permanent and/or traveling collections of artifacts which relate to the science of time and the history of timekeeping from the earliest sundials to modern timepieces. The collections may be general in nature or specialize in clocks and/or watches from a particular country or era, or made by a specific clockmaker or watchmaking company; and may include a wide variety of timepieces such as sundials, early pocket sundials, water clocks, sand-glass clocks, chronometers, astronomical regulators (displaying universal time, sidereal time, local time and the orbits of the planets and the moon), grandfather clocks, shelf clocks, wall clocks, tower/church clocks, musical clocks, alarm clocks, pocket watches, railroad watches, wristwatches, watch keys and fobs, jeweled watches, non-jeweled "dollar" watches, bracelet watches, ring watches and novelty items such as Mickey Mouse watches. Displays that illustrate significant milestones in the development of timekeeping technology, reveal the inner workings of the gears of a clock or exhibit and/or demonstrate watchmaking machinery and tools may also be available. |
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| Horse Manure Pickup |
TE-8920.7100-300 |
Refuse collection programs that pick up manure that is produced by horses stabled in the community. Special, reusable containers are generally provided for this purpose. |
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| Horse Racing |
PL-7000.4300-300 |
Organizations that sponsor horse racing for sport and provide opportunities for spectators of legal age to wager on the outcome. |
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| Horse Racing Venues |
PL-6400.9000-270 |
Programs that develop, maintain and make available to the public, oval race courses where thoroughbred, quarter horse, steeplechase and/or harness racing take place. Most racetracks are equipped with both dirt and turf tracks where races of different lengths can be run. Stands for spectators, facilities for placing wagers and dining options are also available. |
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| Horse Shows |
PL-8000.1800-450 |
Exhibitions of horses which usually involve competitions in riding, driving and jumping. Individual horse shows may be limited to a particular breed, e.g., quarter horses, Arabians or Tennessee walking horses; or may be open to mixed breeds. There are generally classes for different age and ability groups and contests for hunters, jumpers, ponies, and three and five-gaited horses. Included are organizations that sponsor, organize, hold, promote, sell tickets to and publicize the events; provide information about competition schedules; and/or maintain information about current standings. |
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| Horseback Riding |
PL-7000.5150 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy in the art of equitation. The programs may provide western and English riding instruction, jumping instruction, dressage instruction, and opportunities for pleasure riding; and may sponsor horse shows or other informal competitions which enable students and other local riders to demonstrate the skills they have acquired. |
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| Horseshoe Pitches |
PL-6400.7000-050.30 |
Programs that develop, maintain and make available to the public, indoor and outdoor areas that are appropriately configured and used for horseshoes. |
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| Horseshoes |
PL-7000.4350-300 |
Programs, often offered by local horseshoe pitching clubs, that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy horseshoes, a lawn game in which horseshoe shaped pieces of metal are thrown at a stake with the objective of ringing the stake or getting as close as possible. The programs may sponsor or make arrangements for players to participate in horseshoe pitching tournaments for different age and gender groups. |
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| Horticultural Societies |
PS-8200.3000 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in ornamental plants, flowers, trees, shrubs, house plants, herbs, garden fruits and vegetables or other species of plants, often through the medium of a club or society that is under the leadership to people who are knowledgeable in the subject. Activities may include field trips which enable participants to view different types of plants; lectures, slide shows or other presentations that provide information about plants, gardening techniques, flower arranging and display, and other aspects of horticulture; and opportunities for members to share their own gardening experiences and/or participate in plant-related competitions. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, WebRings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face. |
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| Horticultural Therapy |
RP-8000.3000 |
Programs that offer a form of therapy which enables individuals with mental, physical or developmental disabilities, substance abuse disorders, chronic health conditions or other problems to achieve self-expression and emotional release through gardening. |
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| Horticulturalists |
YO-0200.8000-300 |
Individuals who own, manage or work in hothouses, greenhouses or nurseries and oversee the production of ornamental plants, nursery products such as flowers, bulbs, shrubbery, and sod and fruits and vegetables grown indoors. They manually plant, maintain and harvest food crops; apply pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers to crops; and cultivate the plants used to beautify landscapes. They prepare nursery acreage or greenhouse beds for planting; water, weed, and spray trees, shrubs, and plants; cut, roll, and stack sod; stake trees; tie, wrap, and pack flowers, plants, shrubs and trees to fill orders; and dig up or move field-grown and containerized shrubs and trees. Additional duties include planting seedlings, transplanting saplings, and watering and trimming plants |
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| Hospice Care |
LT-3000 |
Programs that provide a full range of supportive services for terminally ill individuals who are in the final stages of their illnesses and for their families. Services may include medical care, pain and symptom management, home nurse visitation, case management, emotional and spiritual support, and bereavement services for the patient and members of the family. Hospice care may be provided at home, in a freestanding hospice facility, a hospice unit of a hospital or in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes. In order to qualify for Medicaid or Medicare reimbursement, an individual must have a life threatening illness and must be certified by their physician to have entered the last six months of life. |
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