This Q&A booklet answers some of the most commonly asked questions about elder abuse: What is it? What are the warning signs? Who is most at risk? Who are the abusers? Are there laws that protect seniors? What steps can people take to protect themselves?
Available: as pdf
Language: English
Cost: Free

Adoption: Where Do I Start?
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This fact sheet is a "gateway" to the many possible paths to building a family through adoption. It attempts to provide an understanding of the basic steps in any adoption process and a guide to resources at each step. A list of additional resources is provided about general adoption, domestic adoption, foster care adoption, intercountry adoption, kinship adoption, and special circumstances adoption.
Available: online, as pdf
Languages: English and Spanish
Cost: Free

Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness
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Learn how to protect yourself and your family against all types of hazards. Develop, pratice and maintain emergency plans that reflect what must be done before, during, and after a disaster to protect yourself and your property.
Available: online, as pdf
Language: English
Cost: Free

Ask Your Child Care Program Before Disaster - What's the Plan
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When looking for a child care program, your most important consideration is the safety and well-being of your child. Knowing your child will be cared for in a healthy and secure environment that has appropriate safety measures in place is a top priority.
Available: as pdf
Language: English
Cost: Free

Black Family Research: Records of Post-Civil War Federal Agencies at the National Archives
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Fill in the gaps in your family's history. Learn how to access information on marriages, births, deaths, occupations, places of residence, and other family-related matters in the post-Civil War era.
Available: as pdf
Language: English
Cost: Free

Choosing Quality Child Care for a Child with Special Needs
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This brochure provides parents with important factors to consider when choosing quality child care for a child with special needs. A sample checklist is included.
Available: as pdf
Language: English
Cost: Free

Domestic Violence: Older Women Can be Victims Too
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Domestic violence, regrettably, knows no age limits. Every hour of every day, some woman somewhere faces the borror of physical, emotional, financial, or sexual abuse by someone they know well and with whom they have an ongoing relationship. Education and support are vital to older women's safety.
Available: as pdf
Language: English
Cost: Free

Earthquake Safety Checklist
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This quick reference guide helps individuals and families prepare for an earthquake and prevent earthquake-related damage to their homes. The easy-to-read booklet features instructions on conducting earthquake drills and "hazard hunts." Also included are a checklist of disaster supplies, tips on what to do during and after an earthquake, and additional resources
Available: as pdf
Language: English
Cost: Free

Earthquake Safety Guide for Homeowners
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There are no guarantees of safety during earthquakes, but properly constructed and strengthened homes are far less likely to collapse or be damaged during earthquakes. FEMA advises you to act on the suggestions outlined in this booklet and make yourself, your family, and your home safer.
Available: as pdf
Language: English
Cost: Free

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