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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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Blog | Family Room | December 17, 2013

Revisiting Children’s Bureau History to Move Forward
Blog | Family Room | December 13, 2013

Adoption Excellence Awards Announced
Blog | Family Room | December 11, 2013

The Children’s Bureau’s Tradition of Leadership
Blog | Family Room | December 6, 2013

ACF Employee Talks About Becoming A Child’s Forever Family
Blog | Family Room | December 3, 2013

Children's Bureau Launches Historical E-Book
Blog | Family Room | November 1, 2013

November is National Adoption Month
Blog | Family Room | October 24, 2013

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Employee Shares Her Foster Care Experience
Blog | Family Room | October 21, 2013

Meet The Castillo Family
Blog | Family Room | September 30, 2013

Innovation in Child Welfare Continues with 8 New Title IV-E Waiver Demonstrations
Blog | Family Room | September 17, 2013

Two New Reports Describe Patterns of Children’s Experiences in Child Welfare System

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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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Implementation and Early Impacts of the Year Up Program

An evaluation of Year Up, a training program for urban young adults, found that average quarterly earnings increased by $1,895 (53%) in the 18 – 21 months after enrolling in the program.

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