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January Contreras reflects on her100^th day as the Assistant Secretary for the Administration for Families and Children (ACF).

Dear Colleague Letter to ACF partner's addresses the infant formula shortage and highlights important information and resources for concerned families in states and communities. 

This brief includes a description of family child care (FCC) networks. It also outlines a well-informed strategy for supporting high-quality family child care:

Addresses the support a staff FCC network can provide Outlines the essential elements of an effective network Illustrates the value networks bring to the FCC profession

You may also be interested in these publications:

Developing a Staffed Family Child Care Network: A Technical Assistance Manual

Staffed Family Child Care Network Cost Estimation Tool

April reflections from Assistant Secretary Contreras

Last week, the President signed a bipartisan funding bill that advances critical services for children and families across the country. We look forward to working with our national and local partners in distributing these funds to meet the needs of America’s children, families, and communities.

ACF Assistant Secretary Contreras reflects on her first year at ACF and highlights across the agency during the month of March.

Food and shelter are critical to the well-being of youth and young adults who are often underserved or marginalized. This dear colleague letter provides information and resources on new exceptions from the Able-Bodied Adults without Dependents (ABAWD) time limits and work requirements in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This information can assist youth and young adults experiencing homelessness and transitioning out of foster care who are eligible for SNAP benefits.

As we end February, Assistant Secretary Contreras shares some of the work and partnerships she saw up close - and upcoming opportunities we invite you to be a part of.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is partnering with the U.S. Department of Treasury to encourage tenants and landlords to take advantage of emergency rental assistance available through the American Rescue Plan Act. The rental assistance will help cover rent, utilities, and other housing costs to keep residents in their homes.

ACF Assistant Secretary Contreras shares updates and highlights on ACF's commitment to behavioral health.