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April Is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Explore the new resources and find out how we can work within our communities to help children and families thrive! 

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Child Care is Essential and Child Care Workers are a Priority for COVID-19 Vaccinations

Vaccinations are free and available to child care providers through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program.

Learn more about the vaccine, the campaign to get all child care providers vaccinated this month, and how to schedule your vaccination.

Child Maltreatment Report Released

This report includes national data about instances of child abuse and neglect known to state child protective services agencies

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Look Beneath the Surface

Raise awareness in your community with new HHS Look Beneath the Surface campaign materials.

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Murdered and Missing Native Americans

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) requests your input on its draft Missing and Murdered Native Americans (MMNA) Framework

Learn more about the MMNA Framework.

Stay Safe and Informed about COVID-19

Resources to help you, your family, and community safe.

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Fact Sheet | November 3, 2020

Infographic: Preparedness for Moms - Packing and Planning for Disasters while Pregnant
Fact Sheet | November 3, 2020

Measles: What Programs Serving Children and Families Should Know
Blog | OPRE Insights | November 2, 2020

Examining the Conversion of Enrollment Slots from Head Start to Early Head Start
Press Release | November 2, 2020

American Workers Come First, Trump Administration Launches “Engaging as One Workforce for America” Initiative
Blog | Family Room | November 1, 2020

November Is National Adoption Month: Engaging Youth Voice in Permanency Planning
Press Release | October 29, 2020

$8.8 Million Awarded to Support Survivors of Human Trafficking
Press Release | October 29, 2020

$13.6 Million awarded to Native American/Alaska Native and Pacific Islander Communities
Press Release | October 27, 2020

New Framework on Missing and Murdered Native Americans Strengthen Individuals at Risk
Blog | Family Room | October 20, 2020

Step 2 to Success for Youth: Get a Full-Time Job
Blog | Family Room | October 19, 2020

Step 1 to Success for Youth– Graduate from High School

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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

Kenneth J. Wolfe, Acting Communications Director

Lorri Crowley, Public Affairs Specialist

Patrick Fisher, Public Affairs Specialist

Aimee Hart, Public Affairs Specialist

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

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Parent Work Schedules in Households with Young Children

Working single parents of young children across all incomes work an average of 10 non-standard hours/week. Learn more from the Parent Work Schedule research snapshot.

Success Stories

Persistence and Collaboration Pay Off at the Wichita Children's Home