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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.

Learn more about ARP

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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Press Release | April 3, 2020

Head Start, Child Care, Domestic Violence Programs to Receive Stimulus Funds
Press Release | January 15, 2020

Child abuse, neglect data released
Press Release | April 24, 2019

21st National Conference on Child Abuse & Neglect
Press Release | January 28, 2019

Child abuse, neglect data released
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Fewer child abuse and neglect victims for seventh consecutive year

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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
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Email: media@acf.hhs.gov

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12.3% of 16 - 24-year-olds in the US are disconnected, meaning they are not working nor are they in school. View more about the Young Adult Internship Program, which offers disconnected youth a temporary paid internship, as well as various support services.

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