Public welfare in Puerto Rico
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Public welfare in Puerto Rico is a system of nutrition assistance, public health, education, and subsidized public housing, among others, provided to the impoverished population of the island. It is mainly funded by United States Federal assistance and by local government funds.
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[edit] Federal aid
Puerto Rico currently receives more than $4.2 billion annually in federal aid from the United States.[1] A substantial portion of this amount is earmarked for public welfare, including funding educational programs (such as Head Start), subsidized housing programs (such as (Section 8 and public housing projects), and a food stamp system called the Nutrition Assistance for Puerto Rico program.
[edit] Federal programs
The following programs are provided by the U.S. Federal government in Puerto Rico:
- Head Start Program
- Nutrition Assistance for Puerto Rico (Programa de Asistencia Nutricional)
- Section 8 (housing)
- Community Development Block Grant
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
[edit] References
- ^ Commonwealth of Puerto Rico 2005 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2005; pg. 24; Statement of Activities; Operating and Capital Grants and Contributions
[edit] See also
[edit] External Links
- Puerto Rico Government homepage
- GovBenefits.gov Benefits Report on Nutrition Assistance for Puerto Rico.
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