Economic Mobility is on the Horizon for Child Welfare Social Workers in Puerto Rico
The Puerto Rico Department of the Family leverages Title IV-E funding to implement a child welfare social worker pipeline for children and families.
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Partner to Prevent Against Human Trafficking
During this presidentially proclaimed National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, I invite you not merely to observe and identify, but to help prevent, respond, and support.
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Enhancing Children’s Resilience to Adversity in Puerto Rico
ACF participated in The Opportunity Project demonstrating the power of partnerships, human-centered design, and the use of open federal and local data to empower communities and solve problems.
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Building a Prosperous Future for the People of Puerto Rico
Recognizing the efforts being made to help Puerto Rico.
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Technology’s Complicated Relationship with Human Trafficking
This World Day Against Trafficking in Persons we’re discussing the "use and abuse of technology” and underscoring the positive and negative impacts technology has on anti-trafficking efforts.
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Academic Success for Students in Foster Care Begins with Strong Partnerships Between Child Welfare and Education Systems
As students begin their summer break, the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Health and Human Services (HHS) come together to highlight the significant work that American educators and child welfare professionals have done to support students in foster care; to provide information about resources available for schools to support students in foster care; and to provide information about federal collaboration and efforts in this space.
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Message from new ACF Assistant Secretary January Contreras
Assistant Secretary January Contreras’ message to ACF Partners and commitment to partnership in support of children, families, and communities.
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HHS Offices Partner to Increase Services for Older Americans and Individuals with Disabilities
In 2020, 37.2 million Americans — 11.4 percent of the population — lived in poverty. The numbers are even higher now, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Regional Partnership Grants Improve the Safety and Well-being of Children
During National Recovery Month this September, ACF recognizes the importance of prevention and treatment for mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders and celebrates the providers, community members, children, and families who work together to show that recovery is for everyone.
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#EquityInAction
ACF is leading by example by launching its Equity in Action initiative to partner with states and grantees on improving outcomes for children and families.
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