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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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The Search for Missing Loved Ones Exploited for Profit

Patrice Kunesh and Katherine Chon discuss the intersection between human trafficking and Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.

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Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) Awareness Month

Every May 5th, grassroots advocates call on us to wear red to make visible the Indigenous women, girls, and people who have disappeared and have been murdered. Furthermore, they call on us to disrupt the crisis of violence that continues to impact Indigenous communities disproportionately.

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ACF is Heading into 2023 with Momentum

Assistant Secretary January Contreras shares ACF's 2023 priorities.

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Healing from the Trauma of Federal Residential Indian Boarding Schools

The Indian Civilization Act of 1819, Boarding Schools, and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

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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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ACF’s Commitment to Native Americans

Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month

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Adding inclusivity to our history: Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2021

This blog post is a first-hand account of Acting Commissioner, Michelle Sauve’s understanding of Columbus day being changed to Indigenous People’s Day and why the shift is important.

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ANA Commissioner Hovland Leaves a Legacy of Advocacy

Administration for Native Americans Commissioner thanks federal and tribal partners for helping her make an impact.

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