Back to school is easier with the help of the Government.

Washington, August 18, 2011- PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE /-for millions of children and young people has time to leave the camps and summer jobs and return to school. And for adults in charge of his education, this brings demands that go beyond take children to school.

The federal Government has programs that can help to keep children healthy and well-fed so they can focus on learning.

Families who are eligible can benefit lunch at low cost and affordable medical coverage, among other things.

National food programme subsidized well-nourished children perform better in school. That is why the national school lunch program provides school food free of charge or at reduced price for children of families who qualify (usually families of four with income between $29,055 and $41,348 per year).

Assistance can be requested throughout the year, by which this program can be especially useful for families experiencing some unexpected economic as the loss of a job.

Some key facts about the program:

– is available to students up to 18 years of age

– offered in nursery schools, schools or private non-profit registered in the program

-food meet federal nutrition requirements that limit fats and saturated fats and that provide at least one-third of the necessary proteins for good nutrition

-schools generally send requests households at the beginning of each school year. However, this benefit can be requested by filling out a form (PDF format) and delivering it to the school of the student at any time.

Health insurance subsidized for children have an insurance health care provider is important to ensure that children receive preventive care, regular medical check-ups and also reassure parents that their children will be covered in the event of a medical emergency.

That is why the federal Government provides the program of health insurance for children, an initiative that provides low-cost medical coverage for families that fill the requirements (usually families of four with income of up to $44,100 per year, although the amount may vary by State).

This program covers the cost of several benefits, including:

-doctor visits
-drugs prescription
-health emergencies
-dental services

you can get more information about this program by calling 1 (877) 543-7669 (in English) or by visiting Web site in Spanish of InsureKidsNow.gov.

It should be mentioned that adults youth going to College can remain on their parents insurance policy until the age of 26 due to provisions of health care law at low price.

Information on vaccine

vaccines are important not only for the child who receives, but also for his classmates. In the last year there were outbreaks of whooping cough and measles, a disease that could be prevented with vaccines, which have caused the deaths of dozens of people, including children under one year old.

The Centers for disease prevention and Control provide a calendar of vaccination (PDF format) for parents and guardians are aware of what vaccines they need their children and when it should be provided.