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Make Your Voice Heard - ACF Launches Survey for Discretionary Grant Recipients

Active discretionary grant recipients will have an opportunity to provide feedback in our first agency-wide experience survey.

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LIHEAP and Extreme Heat: How the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program is assisting families with staying safe, healthy, and prepared for extreme heat events.

This blog highlights the role of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in mitigating heat stress and provides an overview of the new LIHEAP Heat Stress Geographic Information System (GIS) Dashboard and its various maps and tools. 

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Thriving Children and Families: Prevention with Purpose

A message from the Children's Bureau in observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month

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Message from new ACF Assistant Secretary January Contreras

Assistant Secretary January Contreras’ message to ACF Partners and commitment to partnership in support of children, families, and communities.

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Setting Up New Arrivals for Success: ORR Expands Cash and Medical Assistance by Four Months

Effective immediately, the eligibility period for Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) and Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) will expand from eight to 12 months.

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ACF’s Budget Proposals Invest in Children, Youth, and Families

The FY 2023 budget includes proposals that will significantly increase funding and improve quality for children, youth, and families involved with the child welfare system.

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ACF Supports Resiliency and Recovery through the American Rescue Plan

One year ago today, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan (ARP), a bold step forward in the fight for our children’s future and the largest infusion of federal resources for families in 60 years.

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A Message in Support of LGBTQI+ Children and Youth Who Are Involved with the Child Welfare System

Today, Children’s Bureau has released an Information Memorandum (IM) that provides a roadmap for child welfare agencies to support and protect LGBTQI+ children in their care. More specifically, it gives agencies clear information about how to provide safe, appropriate, and affirming care to LGBTQI+ children and youth who are involved with the child welfare system. Finally, the IM underscores each agency’s responsibility to support all children and youth who are in care, including those who are LGBTQI+.

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ACF’s Integrated Response to Human Trafficking

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time to reflect on the progress that survivor leaders, anti-trafficking organizations, communities, and allied individuals have achieved through their ongoing services and advocacy. It is also an opportunity to consider lessons learned and to reaffirm our commitment to preventing and responding to human trafficking.

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