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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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Promoting Healthy Relationships Among Young Parents
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Balancing Rigor and Ethics While Studying Programs Addressing Intimate Partner Violence and Teen Dating Violence
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Recent Impact Findings from Demonstrations Serving Noncustodial Parents
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Voices of Freedom, a Collaboration with StoryCorps
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How Effective are Different Job Search Approaches for TANF Applicants and Recipients?
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Farewell and Best Wishes
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Recognizing National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month
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ANA Commissioner Hovland Leaves a Legacy of Advocacy

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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

Lorri Crowley, Public Affairs Specialist

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Implementation and Early Impacts of the STEP Forward Program

Evaluation of STEP Forward program finds that program group members earned approximately $1,600 more than control group members did.

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