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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.

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.

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Domestic Violence Services Network
Blog | Family Room | May 2, 2022

Make Your Voice Heard - ACF Launches Survey for Discretionary Grant Recipients
Blog | OPRE Insights | April 29, 2022

HPOG 2.0 Impact Findings Demonstrate Progress Towards Expanding the Skilled Healthcare Workforce
Blog | OPRE Insights | April 22, 2022

Announcing the New OPRE Race Equity Research and Resources Page
Press Release | April 22, 2022

Statement on the Swearing-In of January Contreras as Assistant Secretary at the Administration for Children and Families at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Blog | Family Room | April 22, 2022

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.
Blog | Commissioner's Voice Blog | April 21, 2022

Streamlining Portal Communication
Press Release | April 21, 2022

HHS Awards Over $385 Million to Help Households Lower Cooling and Heating Costs
Blog | Look Beneath the Surface | April 15, 2022

Increased Reports of Human Trafficking from Child Welfare Systems Indicate Progress and Point to Prevention
Blog | Family Room | April 15, 2022

Increased Reports of Human Trafficking from Child Welfare Systems Indicate Progress and Point to Prevention

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, 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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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.