Communities and Families as Partners in Supporting the Well-Being of Children and Families: Highlighting our work in Uvalde, Texas
Reflections on a visit to Uvalde, Texas and promoting new ACF actions and behavioral health resources.
Read Full PostaboutCommunities and Families as Partners in Supporting the Well-Being of Children and Families: Highlighting our work in Uvalde, TexasACF Releases New Resources on Behavioral Health for Young Adults, Families, and Professionals
ACF’s new resources support the prevention of, treatment for, and recovery from behavioral health challenges and conditions.
Read Full PostaboutACF Releases New Resources on Behavioral Health for Young Adults, Families, and ProfessionalsACF Continues Commitment to Support Youth and Families Dealing with Substance Use
On International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember those we’ve lost to overdose, recognize the grief of the family and friends left behind, and renew our commitment to act with urgency to end overdose and related harms.
Read Full PostaboutACF Continues Commitment to Support Youth and Families Dealing with Substance UseCelebrating Father’s Day
On behalf of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), I wish fathers, father figures and other caregivers everywhere a Happy Father’s Day! Today and all days, we celebrate fathers and how they make a positive difference in child and family well-being.
Read Full PostaboutCelebrating Father’s DayFYSB and SAMHSA Celebrate the Possibilities of Prevention in Strengthening our Youth, Families, and Communities
During National Prevention Week, the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) discusses coordination efforts to share critical messages with youth and families that foster promoting substance misuse prevention and positive mental health in their communities.
Read Full PostaboutFYSB and SAMHSA Celebrate the Possibilities of Prevention in Strengthening our Youth, Families, and CommunitiesCalling on Partners to Help People Stay Covered
The end of the Public Health Emergency and Continuous Enrollment
Read Full PostaboutCalling on Partners to Help People Stay CoveredACF is Heading into 2023 with Momentum
Assistant Secretary January Contreras shares ACF's 2023 priorities.
Read Full PostaboutACF is Heading into 2023 with MomentumSupporting Children, Youth, and Families who Experience a Parent or Caregiver Loss
ACF is working closely with federal agencies and key partners to ensure that families who experience parent and caregiver loss are aware of existing assistance. ACF has released a Dear Colleague Letter with information about helpful resources.
Read Full PostaboutSupporting Children, Youth, and Families who Experience a Parent or Caregiver LossTake Action to Improve the Health and Well-Being of Men and Boys Impacted by Human Trafficking
To ensure health equity for all individuals who experience—or are at risk of experiencing—human trafficking, we must address the needs of men and boys.
Read Full PostaboutTake Action to Improve the Health and Well-Being of Men and Boys Impacted by Human TraffickingImmunizations, including the COVID-19 vaccine, and regular checkups keep children, families, and providers safe
This blog discusses the importance of routine immunizations and routine check-ups for children and encourages vaccines for those eligible.
Read Full PostaboutImmunizations, including the COVID-19 vaccine, and regular checkups keep children, families, and providers safe