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Shepherd: Provides a secure, streamlined way for individuals to request assistance for foreign national adults and children who have experienced human trafficking and check the status of their request.
Shepherd Overview and FAQ: Provides instructions on how to access Shepherd and answers common questions.
Request for Assistance (RFA) Form: (PDF) Prior to December 2019, RFAs were submitted by email as PDF documents. Now, RFAs are submitted electronically through Shepherd. If you are unable to use Shepherd, a PDF version of the RFA is available at the above link. Submit this PDF as a password-protected document to ChildTrafficking@acf.hhs.gov.
Case Staffings: To discuss a potential case of trafficking on behalf of a child, contact the OTIP Child Protection Team at by phone at 202-205-4582 or by email at ChildTrafficking@acf.hhs.gov.
HHS Aspire: Child Trafficking Assistance Demonstration Program: Aspire grantees can provide case management services to assist foreign national children with Interim Assistance and Eligibility and enrollment in benefits. Call 1-800-307-4712 or email traffickingvictims@uscridc.org.
Look Beneath the Surface Campaign:Provides public awareness and outreach materials for individuals at-risk or experiencing human trafficking.