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November is National Adoption Month

Find resources to support the adoption of older youth and foster lasting bonds through the theme 'Honoring Youth: Strengthening Pathways for Enduring Connections.'

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Resources for Populations Served by ACF Programs

Many families, individuals, and communities may not know about the full range of services and resources that are available to and could benefit them. ACF has developed a set of tailored materials for specific subgroups of program participants, prospective participants, and their communities to help them find and access helpful supports.

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Child Welfare Outcomes 2022 Data Released

The Child Welfare Outcomes Data Site now includes data from 2018-2022 and will be available before the Congressional Report is released. The site has a new look and feel and improved accessibility while keeping its familiar functionality for exploring the data.

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November is Youth HOPE Month!

This November, we’re proud to support Youth Homelessness, Outreach, Prevention, and Education (HOPE) Month, a public awareness campaign designed to raise awareness of the issues facing young people who have run away, are experiencing homelessness or at risk of other adverse outcomes. Let’s show young people they are not alone and there are resources available nationwide.

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Flexibility in Spending CCDF Funds in Response to Federal or State Declared Emergency Situations

This Information Memorandum provides guidance to State, Territorial, and Tribal CCDF Lead Agencies regarding the flexibility in spending CCDF funds in response to federal or state declared emergency situations.

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The Joint Forced Labor Working Group

The Joint Forced Labor Working Group, co-chaired by the Office on Trafficking in Persons and Northwell Health, has released guidelines for the healthcare and public health sectors. These considerations aim to help the industry mitigate the risks of forced labor within their supply chains.

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Office of Human Services Emergency Preparedness and Response
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Building Evidence to Address How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping the Nature of Work
Press Release | October 8, 2024

ACF Announces 2024-2025 National Head Start Fellows
Blog | Look Beneath the Surface | October 8, 2024

Fair Credit Reporting Act Used to Counter Financial Exploitation
Blog | Family Room | October 7, 2024

Gen Z Refugees Share their Lived Experiences and Create Lasting Connections
Blog | OPRE Insights | October 3, 2024

Hispanic Heritage Month: A Spotlight on Hispanic and Latino Youth in Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Programs
Fact Sheet | October 2, 2024

October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Blog | Commissioner's Voice Blog | September 27, 2024

NextGen Grant Invests in Employment Programs
Press Release | September 27, 2024

During National Diaper Needs Awareness Week, $15.9 Million in Support for the Diaper Distribution Pilot Announced

ACF Information

ACF Press Inquiries

For all ACF press inquiries, contact our Media Relations Team. For email inquiries, include your media outlet and the words "Request" or "Inquiry" in the subject line.

Media Relations Team

Stacie Burgess, Senior Advisor for Communications and Stakeholder Relations

Martha Keller, Communications Director

Kenneth Wolfe, Deputy Director

Claudia Alarco-Alarco, Press Secretary

Teresa Reep, Public Affairs Specialist Team Lead

Lorri Crowley, Public Affairs Specialist

Patrick Fisher, Public Affairs Specialist

Phone: (202) 401-9215
Fax: (202) 205-9688
Email: media@acf.hhs.gov

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Implementation and Early Impacts of the Year Up Program

An evaluation of Year Up, a training program for urban young adults, found that average quarterly earnings increased by $1,895 (53%) in the 18 – 21 months after enrolling in the program.