The Family Room Blog

The ABC’s for Back-to-School Preparation for Refugees, Asylees, Parolees, and Others!

As children nationwide start school, ORR supports arrivals to begin with their best foot forward. ORR’s Refugee Program serves refugees and other eligible populations from around the world. Here are a few back-to-basic ABCs to help folks return to school!

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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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Proud of ACF’s Actions for LGBTQI+ Families and Youth

As I close out my tenure at ACF, I look back with pride on the major steps the ACF team has taken to promote LGBTQI+ equity in our workplace, our programs and most importantly, the community of children, young adults, and families we serve. 

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Protecting the Health and Well-Being of all Children by Preventing the Worst Forms of Child Labor

On this World Day Against Child Labor, we reflect on the 3.3 million children who experience forced labor every year around the world.

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This National Foster Care Month, be the Champion; Support Youth Mental Health

For children and youth in foster care—who have faced adverse childhood experiences, separation from family members, and inconsistent support from adults—mental well-being is especially important. This National Foster Care month be the champion that values and supports their mental health.

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Doing Things Differently; Shifting from Cultures of Surveillance to Communities of Support

Observing National Child Abuse Prevention Month and emphasizing a prevention-focused approach to better support families that thrive. 

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ACF is Heading into 2023 with Momentum

Assistant Secretary January Contreras shares ACF's 2023 priorities.

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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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November Is National Adoption Month

We know that every youth is different and that there is no “one” path to permanency. With high caseloads and unique barriers for every child, it can be difficult for caseworkers to see the path forward. 

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