Appendix V: Sources of Additional Information Contacts Additional information concerning Federal programs and services is available from the sources listed below. The information in this Appendix is in addition to that supplied in Appendix IV (Regional and Local Office Addresses), but are not the offices to which an applicant applies for an assistance program. If a potential applicant or information seeker is not certain which agency to contact, there are two types of organizations set up to help: The Federal Information Centers and the Federal Executive Boards. FEDERAL INFORMATION CENTERS Federal Information Centers (FIC) are a focal point for information about the Federal government. Centers assist people who have questions about Federal services, programs, and regulations, but do not know where to turn for an answer. FIC information specialists either answer an inquirer's questions directly, or perform the necessary research to locate and refer the inquirer to the expert best able to help. There are currently 21 cities with an FIC and an additional 51 cities are connected to the nearest Center by telephone tieline. Statewide toll-free '800' service is available to the residents of four States: Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. The FIC addresses and telephone numbers are listed below. Please call the listing closest to you for a free call or minimum long distance charge. If you would prefer to write, please address your letter to the Federal Information Center at the closest address listed below. Appendix V: Sources of Additional Information Contacts Additional information concerning Federal programs and services is available from the sources listed below. The information in this Appendix is in addition to that supplied in Appendix IV (Regional and Local Office Addresses), but are not the offices to which an applicant applies for an assistance program. If a potential applicant or information seeker is not certain which agency to contact, there are two types of organizations set up to help: The Federal Information Centers and the Federal Executive Boards. FEDERAL INFORMATION CENTERS Federal Information Centers (FIC) are a focal point for information about the Federal government. Centers assist people who have questions about Federal services, programs, and regulations, but do not know where to turn for an answer. FIC information specialists either answer an inquirer's questions directly, or perform the necessary research to locate and refer the inquirer to the expert best able to help. There are currently 21 cities with an FIC and an additional 51 cities are connected to the nearest Center by telephone tieline. Statewide toll-free '800' service is available to the residents of four States: Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. The FIC addresses and telephone numbers are listed below. Please call the listing closest to you for a free call or minimum long distance charge. If you would prefer to write, please address your letter to the Federal Information Center at the closest address listed below. |