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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

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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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 | April 6, 2016

How the President’s FY 2017 Budget Strengthens Child Support
Blog | Family Room | April 5, 2016

Building Community, Building Hope: A Community-Based Approach to Prevention
Blog | Family Room | April 1, 2016

Building Communities, Building Hope for New American Families
Blog | Family Room | March 31, 2016

Understanding Community Resilience
Blog | Family Room | March 29, 2016

Ending Conversion Therapy: Supporting and Affirming LGBTQ Youth
Blog | Family Room | March 28, 2016

Impact of Lead Exposure in Very Young Children
Blog | Family Room | March 24, 2016

Building a Lasting Foundation for High Quality Early Learning Opportunities for Infants and Toddlers through Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships
Blog | Family Room | March 23, 2016

Enhancing the Cultural Responsiveness of Social Services
Blog | Family Room | March 22, 2016

Helping Native Communities Help Themselves
Blog | Family Room | March 21, 2016

Refugee Resettlement in the United States

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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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