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Kids & School
School enrollment, meals, special education, early learning, and child care.
Most common needs
- Find a public school
- Apply for school meals
- Understand special education
- Find child care
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Search for Public Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
Official federal database of public elementary and secondary schools.
- Best for
- Families looking for public-school contact and location information.
- Cost
- Free
- Languages
- English
- Applies to
- United States
- Last checked
- September 30, 2026
Why this resource is useful
Official federal database of public elementary and secondary schools.
School Meals
Source: USDA Food and Nutrition Service
Official federal school-meal program information.
- Best for
- Families learning about school breakfast and lunch programs.
- Cost
- Free or reduced-price eligibility varies
- Languages
- English, Spanish resources
- Applies to
- United States
- Last checked
- September 30, 2026
Why this resource is useful
Official federal school-meal program information.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Source: U.S. Department of Education
Official U.S. Department of Education IDEA information.
- Best for
- Families and educators learning about federal special-education law and resources.
- Cost
- Free information
- Languages
- English, Spanish resources
- Applies to
- United States
- Last checked
- September 30, 2026
Why this resource is useful
Official U.S. Department of Education IDEA information.
Head Start Center Locator
Source: Office of Head Start
Official locator for federally supported early childhood programs.
- Best for
- Families seeking Head Start or Early Head Start programs.
- Cost
- Free for eligible families
- Languages
- Language availability varies
- Applies to
- United States
- Last checked
- September 30, 2026
Why this resource is useful
Official locator for federally supported early childhood programs.
Childcare.gov
Source: Administration for Children and Families
Official federal gateway to state child-care information.
- Best for
- Families looking for state child-care resources and financial assistance.
- Cost
- Free information; care costs vary
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Applies to
- United States
- Last checked
- September 30, 2026
Why this resource is useful
Official federal gateway to state child-care information.
English Learner Resources
Source: U.S. Department of Education
Official federal education resources for English learners.
- Best for
- Families and educators supporting students learning English.
- Cost
- Free information
- Languages
- English
- Applies to
- United States
- Last checked
- September 30, 2026
Why this resource is useful
Official federal education resources for English learners.