Strengthening Support for Adolescents and Young Adults in ACF Programs

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is excited to announce the release of a new Dear Colleague Letter that provides information on youths’ unique developmental stage and suggests approaches and resources for incorporating practices into programs to meet their particular needs. This letter includes information on co-regulation practices, youth peer support, and authentically partnering with youth with lived experience, all of which further ACF’s goal to improve how we connect young adults to critical services that can support their path to success.