Although the government may not directly hand its population money in hand, it does partake in providing various alternatives that are known to us as Government Freebies like subsidized or free education and health care, adoption services, meeting spaces and more. It is important to note that these Freebies are usually educational, and informative and include low-level services that help the population at no extra cost to themselves.
Types of Government Freebies
You must be aware of the various forms of assistance provided to you by the government like food stamps, the GI Bill, Medicaid, etc, but there are many more that may have slipped your attention. Here are some of them:
Educational Freebies
These include various publications that are made available to the general population over the internet. Usually, these informative pieces are available as PDFs for download on https://www.usa.gov/handbook
Furthermore, the information provided is divided between those for adults and kids. It is important to note that not all the publications on the website are free of cost and any of you interested in availing of this free option must read the description carefully before making any purchase.
Adult – For adults, informative readings on various departments of the government are available on each of their respective websites, from the FBI to the Department of Health and Human Services. For instance :
The office On Women’s Health offers its readers health resources in the form of guidelines and fact sheets. Information regarding home energy saving is also available on particular websites with accurate data sheets and guidelines directly from the government Freebies.
Kids – There are many children-friendly books as well from coloring books to historical readings on famous personalities of America, most of the children’s books are educational and aimed at the development of the young mind. There are also instructional readings such as preventing forest fires and ensuring food safety which is all beneficial to the proper development of young children.
Car Seat Installation
New and Old parents alike usually go through the struggle of ensuring whether the installation of the car seat for their baby is being done correctly. Now, these parents can visit the closest police station or fire department to get it checked for absolutely no cost at all. The officers at the station will also help put the car seat in for you at no extra cost.
Free Meeting Spaces
Given that the real estate market is a pricey market for new entrepreneurs to dabble in, the government provides various spaces for conferences and meetings. From public libraries and halls, the government will provide the space if booked in advance. Additionally, these spaces usually provide wifi connectivity and other systems subject to availability for no extra cost. So call your nearest Library for more information.
Free Credit Reports
A recent policy decision by the government has also seen that various big agencies are now providing credit reports to their customers upon request for absolutely no cost.
Adoption
Adoption Subsidies or Adoption Assistance, provide both adoptive parents and the special-needs kids, with financial support. However please note that “Special-Needs” is interpreted differently in different states.
Help For Quitting Smoking
Various helplines have been set up by the government to ensure that anyone in need of help can contact the right people for advice on how to go about treating their addiction. This policy also provides the caller with a limited number of nicotine patches and other supplements according to the need of the caller and at the discretion of the agency.
Presidential Greeting
Excitingly, the government also provides its older population, specifically those above the age of 80 and couples who have been married for over 50 years, with the chance to receive a greeting card from the president. Yes, you read that right, if informed at least a month before the date of the anniversary, a greeting card will be posted and signed by the president.
Free Museum Admission
Given that Washington DC is filled with arts and other collections of man-made miracles from across the country and the world, the government allows its citizens to enjoy and cherish these treasures for absolutely no cost. From the National Air and Space Museum to the National Portrait Gallery, the population is free to walk about and take in America’s rich history.
Conclusion
Therefore it is in your best interest that you keep on top of these things. Visit the official website to update yourself on the availability of any new services that the government provides for free. Moreover, avail these options as it is within your right to do so.
