Advancing a More Just and Equal System
At the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), one of our guiding principles is that everyone should be treated fairly and with dignity.
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Celebrating 50 Years of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act
This November, during National Youth Homelessness Outreach, Prevention, and Education Month, or Youth HOPE Month, we would like to reflect on the many accomplishments of community-based organizations in serving young people experiencing homelessness and/or housing instability.
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ANA's Commitment to Native Children - A Response to The Way Forward of the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children
ANA shares a response to some of the recommendations outlined in the Way Forward Report.
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Child Support Sets Families Up for Success
Highlights recent child support successes and a social media toolkit for Child Support Awareness Month.
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National Adolescent Health Month: FYSB’s Work to Support Youth During Their Formative Years
Each May, spearheaded by the Office of Population Affairs, we recognize National Adolescent Health Month (NAHM) as a time to bring awareness to key topics in adolescent health and encourage meaningful engagement of our partners in health promotion for youth and young adults.
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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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Empowering Youth Mental Health: FYSB's Vital Role in the Community
This month, we highlight resources, opportunities, and ways we strive to offer comprehensive services to enhance mental health and support the well-being of the youth and young adults who are served by Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) programs.
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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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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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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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