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AAS Jeff Hild at listening session in Uvalde, Texas

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.

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Group of teens talking as they walk down the street.

ACF 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.

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Teenaged boy talking to male counselor

ACF 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.

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Celebrating 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.

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Smiling African American parents giving children a piggyback ride

ACF is Heading into 2023 with Momentum

Assistant Secretary January Contreras shares ACF's 2023 priorities.

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Assistant Secretary Contreras and Admiral Levine outside of Roberta's House

Supporting 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.

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girl drinking a glass of clear water outdoors

Water is Life: Spotlighting OCS’ New Emergency Water Assistance Program

Water is essential to life and its value is much more than its price. For many low-income households in America, water affordability has reached a level of crisis and OCS’ new Low Income Household Water Assistance Program will help provide relief.

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