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The American Rescue Plan at ACF

As one of the largest stimulus packages in U.S. history, the American Rescue Plan (ARP) provides ACF with resources to fund grants and initiatives that meet the urgent needs of the children, families, and communities we serve disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and build a strong foundation for the next generation.

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May Is National Foster Care Month

National Foster Care Month reflects the Children's Bureau's commitment to strengthening the capacity of families to nurture and provide for the well-being of their children, prioritize foster care as a service to families, and promote reunification.

Learn more on the National Foster Care Month website

Biden-Harris Administration Announces OCC Guidance on Vaccine Access

On June 2, President Biden announced a National Month of Action to mobilize an all-of-America sprint to get 70% of U.S. adults at least one shot by July 4th.

Learn more about the initiatives that will make it easier to get vaccinated.

Exploring Civil Rights Protections for Individuals in Recovery from an Opioid Use Disorder

The National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare videos inform professionals on Federal disability rights laws and inform individuals in recovery from substance use disorders about protections under the law.

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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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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

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Challenges to Conducting Intensive Studies in Early Care and Education Settings

The Assessing the Implementation and Cost of High Quality Early Care and Education (ECE-ICHQ) study found that reaching a decision maker at a center and obtaining a decision on study participation took significant time and effort.

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