ACF Prioritizes Investments in Prevention
Administration for Children and Families (“ACF”) prioritizes the development and implementation of innovative policies and approaches that reshape our approach to prevention in ACF programs.
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November is National Adoption Month
Children and youth who have gone through tough or traumatic times in their childhood really benefit from having solid support systems. Strong social connections can help them navigate the challenges of growing up and stepping into adulthood.
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National Foster Care Month 2024: Engaging Youth, Building Supports, and Strengthening Opportunities
This year’s NFCM blog post discusses how the public and our partners can help youth in foster care thrive. It also highlights the legal representation rule finalized earlier this month.
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National Convening on Kinship Care - Forging the Future: A Kin-First Approach in Child Welfare
Wrap-up of March 2024 National Convening on Kinship Care
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Doing Things Differently: Supporting Families During National Child Abuse Prevention Month
In honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, let’s work toward a future where families are supported and every child grows up safe, nurtured, and loved.
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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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