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August Features on USA.gov

1. Back to School
2. Parents’ Guide to Internet Safety
3. America’s Most Wanted
4. Free Social Security Publications
5. Find Cheapest Gas Prices

1. Back to School

The school year is quickly approaching! To prepare for the transition, visit USA.gov’s Back to School page, where students, parents, and educators will find many useful resources, including:

• School, College, and Library Locator
• Grants and Financial Aid Information
• Educational Materials
• Vaccination Schedule
• Child Care Finder
• And More!

2. Parents’ Guide to Internet Safety

While the Internet can be an excellent source of information and cultural enrichment, it can also be used to exploit children. Review the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Parents’ Guide to Internet Safety to protect your child from online predators.

FBI’s guide addresses the following:

• Telltale signs that your child may be engaging in risky online behavior
• Steps you should take if you believe your child may be communicating with a sexual predator
• Steps you should take to minimize your child’s chances of becoming a victim
• Frequently Asked Questions

3. America’s Most Wanted

Visit USA.gov’s new page, America’s Most Wanted Criminals, to protect yourself, help solve crimes, and get rewards for offering information about the nation’s most wanted fugitives, terrorists, bank robbers, sexual predators, kidnappers, and other criminals.

You’ll find:

• U.S. Department of Justice’s national sex offender registry
• Most-wanted lists from several sources, including the FBI, U.S. Marshals, and Interpol
• USA.gov’s Missing Children page

4. Free Social Security Publications

This month, USA.gov is offering five free publications from the Social Security Administration. You’ll get answers to your questions about the future of Social Security; find out how to protect your Social Security number from fraud; learn how to help an aging loved one get help with prescription drug costs; and more.

The free publication package includes the following:

1. Identity Theft and Your Social Security Number
2. Social Security: Understanding the Benefits
3. Your Social Security Number and Card (NOTE: this is a publication, NOT your card or your personal number)
4. Show Someone You Love How Much You Care -- Get Help with Prescription Drug Costs
5. Social Security Administration Bookmark

5. Find Cheapest Gas Prices

Are you taking a road trip this summer? Or would you like to know the cheapest gas stations near your home or workplace? Find gas deals with USA.gov’s link to Cheapest Gas Prices.

In addition to finding the most affordable locations to fuel up your car, you can use this resource to compare gas mileage in different vehicles and find tips on reducing the amount of gas you use.