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April Is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Explore the new resources and find out how we can work within our communities to help children and families thrive! 

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Child Care is Essential and Child Care Workers are a Priority for COVID-19 Vaccinations

Vaccinations are free and available to child care providers through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program.

Learn more about the vaccine, the campaign to get all child care providers vaccinated this month, and how to schedule your vaccination.

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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Child Maltreatment Report Released

This report includes national data about instances of child abuse and neglect known to state child protective services agencies

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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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Stay Safe and Informed about COVID-19

Resources to help you, your family, and community safe.

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Press Release | August 10, 2020

Kinship Navigator Programs to Receive $19 Million

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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.

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Kenneth J. Wolfe, Acting Communications Director

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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.

Success Stories

Persistence and Collaboration Pay Off at the Wichita Children's Home