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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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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.

Review the Information Memorandum.

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.

Learn More About the Working Group

National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Discover how you can take action to strengthen your community by using our toolkit, designed to educate and equip individuals and organizations with the resources they need to raise awareness and foster meaningful connections to prevent trafficking.

Learn more about #NHTPM

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Fact Sheet | December 20, 2024

Youth HOPE Month Fact Sheet
Blog | Family Room | November 27, 2024

Celebrating 50 Years of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act
Press Release | November 1, 2024

Commemoration of National Youth Homelessness Outreach, Prevention, and Education (HOPE) Month
Fact Sheet | October 31, 2024

Runaway and Homeless Youth Program Fact Sheet
Press Release | April 19, 2024

The Administration for Children and Families and Raikes Foundation Launch the National Prevention Learning Collaborative on Youth Homelessness
Press Release | January 17, 2024

HHS Releases Guidance to Help Prevent Homelessness for Youth Who Have Transitioned Out of Foster Care
Press Release | October 31, 2023

FYSB’s Runaway and Homeless Youth Program funding 11 Youth Homeless Prevention Demonstration projects in FY 2023
Social Media | December 22, 2022

Youth HOPE Month
Comms Fact Sheet | February 2, 2022

Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB)
Press Release | November 23, 2021

HHS’ Administration for Children and Families’ Crisis Services and Prevention Report Shows Youth are Reaching Out for Support Before Running Away

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

Success Stories

Joseph’s Story of Success through Wyoming’s Work Initiative Network Program

Quick Facts

Young Adult Internship Program Quick Fact

Young Adult Internship Program Evaluation

12.3% of 16 - 24-year-olds in the US are disconnected, meaning they are not working nor are they in school. View more about the Young Adult Internship Program, which offers disconnected youth a temporary paid internship, as well as various support services.