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Repatriation is the return of a U.S. citizen from a foreign country. The U.S. Repatriation Program provides temporary assistance to citizens and their dependents to return home following a Department of State coordinated mass evacuation.

Packing and planning for disasters while pregnant and with kids.

OCSE’s Regional Director Melissa Johnson reflects on changes in the child support program over 45 years and additional changes brought on by COVID-19

Senior Advisor James Murray reflects on ways COVID-19 has helped fathers connect with their children and families

Children and Youth Task Force in Disasters: Guidelines for Development (Spanish) introduces the Children and Youth Task Force model in response to disasters and public health emergencies. It provides recommendations to states, Tribes, territories, and local communities interested in launching their own task forces, and outlines how the Administration for Children and Families can provide support.

Se cree que el virus del Zika se transmite a las personas mediante la picadura de mosquitos, aunque también ha habido evidencia de la transmisión por vía sexual. La enfermedad es normalmente leve con síntomas que duran desde varios días hasta una semana. Alrededor de 1 de cada 5 personas infectadas con el virus del Zika desarrolla síntomas. La hospitalización no es común. Ha habido brotes del virus del Zika en Brasil, México, varios países de Centroamérica y Sudamérica, en algunas islas del Caribe, como Puerto Rico e incluso ha habido algunos casos recientes en EE.UU.

Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships Blog

This document highlights the accomplishments of the The Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Early Childhood Development (ECD) which is the focal point within HHS for early childhood development. ECD provides oversight to two of the largest early childhood federal programs — Head Start and Child Care including the Early Head Start — Child Care Partnerships.

This final report on the SAC grants covers the grant awards period, December 2009 through September 2013 and it highlights general themes across the states and presents each state’s accomplishments in meeting the grant requirements. The Administration for Children and Families awarded $92 million to 45 states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico to develop high-quality early childhood education systems.

In order to reduce your child’s fears of Ebola, it is best to limit his or her exposure to TV reports on the disease. You may also need to monitor your child’s use of social media and the internet. Be cautious about discussing Ebola where children may overhear. If your children ask questions, make time to listen to their concerns and answer their questions.