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The social services block grant (ssbg) is a capped entitlement program that provides funds to assist states in delivering social services directed toward the needs of children and adults. These services include: 1) preventing, reducing , or eliminating dependency 2) achieving or maintaining self-sufficiency 3) preventing neglect, abuse, or exploitation of children and adults 4) preventing or reducing inapropriate institutional care 5) securing admission or referral for institutional care when other form of care are not appropriate

Various other programs such as revolving loan funds and wia.