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Organizations and Information

Statistical Abstract of the United States (opens in new window) This link opens in a new window
An authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States.

National Organization for Human Services (opens in a new window)
The field of Human Services is broadly defined, uniquely approaching the objective of meeting human needs through an interdisciplinary knowledge base, focusing on prevention as well as remediation of problems, and maintaining a commitment to improving the overall quality of life of service populations.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (opens in a new window)
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the United States government’s principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The CDC is one of the major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services. CDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same.
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In addition to illness and disease, the CDC includes resources covering other public health concerns including domestic violence and drug abuse.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics can provide economic news releases on economic indicators. The U.S. Bureau of Labor also provides the Occupational Outlook Handbook for information pertaining to occupational standards and risks.
Wake County Human Services (opens in a new window)
Wake County Human Services is the consolidation of programs and services that include social services, public health, behavioral health, job training, child support, housing and transportation.