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Solutions by Families, for Families

How we’re working with people across the country to pilot new ways of supporting families during the critical early years

10 min readOct 17, 2023

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USDS Marks Nine Years of Transforming Government Services

To celebrate, we’re highlighting nine projects that show how Government digital services can be improved.

8 min readAug 11, 2023

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Blocks in three horizontal lines resemble the sides of a Rubik’s cube. Various graphic images with squares and blocks. A crab with a red and white striped shield and white on blue stars. The word “NINE” is spelled out. “U.S. Digital Service”

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Why We’re Designing Government to Work Better and Smarter for Families

Learn about the efforts of USDS to enhance the process of families accessing federally funded benefits programs.

6 min readJun 13, 2023

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Why We’re Designing Government to Work Better and Smarter for Families

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Why We Serve: Sam Feudo

In this edition of Why We Serve, we’re highlighting the work and experience of the U.S. Digital Service’s first intern, Sam Feudo.

6 min readMay 17, 2023

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An image of the first U.S. Digital Service intern, Sam, standing in front of a U.S. government building.

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Why We Serve: Bill Chapman

Bill Chapman (he/him/his), Engineer at USDS. Previously an IT Generalist/Software Engineer/Technical Leader. From Buffalo, N.Y.

4 min readApr 7, 2023

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Text: I start every day knowing I have an opportunity to make a difference to a lot of people. — Bill Chapman, Engineer, U.S. Digital Service. Photo of man with sunglasses on his head in front of a coast.

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Reducing Burden of Child Care Assistance Applications

We partnered with the Children & Families Admin. to reduce the burden and break down barriers for families that need child care assistance.

4 min readMar 30, 2023

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Text: Reducing Child Care Assistance Burdens for Families. Two women play at a table covered in wooden blocks with two young children.

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What Does Black History Month Mean to Us?

This Black History Month, we asked a few Black USDSers “What does this month mean to you?”

4 min readFeb 8, 2023

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USDS Wants You: A Guide to Joining Our Team

Who we’re looking for and how we hire great folks, along with answers to some of your FAQs.

6 min readJan 12, 2023

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A collage of images featuring USDS employees. The top left is a virtual meeting with a screen of squares representing each attendee; Under is a photo of two USDS employees standing outside smiling; To the right a photo of three men and two women taking a selfie; To the right a photo of a people sitting around a table in an office; To the right, a photo of a man and a woman smiling in front of the White House; above, five women stand in front of a portrait; To the left, a “Happy USDS Day” cake

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Why We Serve: Lewis Mcilwain IV

In this series, you’ll hear stories from USDSers and learn why they decided to join, why they stay, and how their work is making an impact.

3 min readDec 13, 2022

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A Black man with brown skin, short hair and a beard sits on a couch wearing a black turtleneck. To the right, blue text on a white background reads “My superpower is remaining optimistic even in rough times.” — Lewis Mcilwain IV, Why I Serve, Talent Operations, Washington, DC

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Meeting Veterans Where They Are with Accessible Mobile Tech

This Veterans Day, we’re highlighting a collaboration between the VA and USDS, which improved Veterans’ access to health and benefits info.

5 min readNov 11, 2022

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A young man with dark brown skin wears a United States Air Force uniform and stands in the streets of New York City flanked by fellow airmen for the Veterans Day Parade in 2018.

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The U.S. Digital Service is a group of mission-driven professionals who are passionate about delivering better government services to the public.

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