The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) promotes the economic and social well-being of children, families, individuals and communities.
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is a division of the Department of Health & Human Services. We promote the economic and social well-being of children, families, individuals and communities with leadership and resources for compassionate, effective delivery of human services.
Mission: To foster health and well-being by providing federal leadership, partnership and resources for the compassionate and effective delivery of human services.
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January is #BirthDefectsPreventionMonth! Not all birth defects can be prevented, but there are things expectant mothers can do to increase their chance of having a healthy baby. Explore Head Start resources on the ECLKC: https://buff.ly/2Q5ugri
We’re thrilled to announce the “Voices of Freedom” initiative, a collaboration with StoryCorps to preserve and share the stories of survivors of human trafficking and allied professionals. Learn More: . #EndTrafficking
On 1/26, disability service coordinators can join Head Start for a conversation on how to help families support children with disabilities during #COVID19. Register for the event here: https://buff.ly/3p29WJP
Interested in going beyond red flags and learning more about human trafficking? Check out the SOAR to Health and Wellness online trainings for more information on how to respond to human trafficking in a trauma-informed, culturally and linguistically appropriate way: #EndTrafficking
12 normal right Training Results After completing SOAR to Health and Wellness Module: 99.6% felt confident they could apply the knowledge and skills they learned when they returned to work. SOAR Online is jointly provided by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the U.S. Department of Health a...
Want to help raise awareness and #EndTrafficking? Download and share free resources from OTIP's Look Beneath the Surface campaign. https://buff.ly/2MZ2EID #TacklingTrafficking
Families are dealing with a wide range of emotions during the #COVID19 pandemic. Our list of crisis and support hotlines provide families with free #counseling, resources, and support from qualified providers. Take a look: https://buff.ly/3qJB00V
There is hope. There is help. Watch Katherin share her story:
Need help? Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline : 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733 (BEFREE).
There is hope. There is help. National Human Trafficking Hotline, 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733 (BEFREE). For more information about the Look Beneath the Sur...
Have you or someone you know experienced human trafficking? Help is available. The National Human Trafficking Hotline provides free, confidential help, 24/7. Call: 1-888-373-7888; Text: HELP to 233733 (BEFREE); or Chat: https://buff.ly/2MOFyUO #EndTrafficking
As youth age out of foster care, receiving guidance and support can help prepare them for self-sufficiency. Visit our Youth in Transition webpage to find resources about the various areas that youth may need support as they transition into adulthood. https://buff.ly/3rUJDag
"Behavioral health and wellness" refers to a strengths-based approach to health involving the mental, physical, social, and emotional well-being of individuals. Learn more about behavioral health and wellness here. #ChildWelfare #SocialWork https://buff.ly/2YH0zUU
The National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center (NHTTAC) provides technical assistance for organizations and communities. The team of expert consultants, including many with lived experience, stand ready to demonstrate their support in a variety of ways—and NHTTAC continues to provide updates and access to new and existing resources. Learn more about how NHTTAC can help you and your organization address human trafficking: #EndTrafficking #HumanTrafficking
Our hearts go out to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. During this uncertain time, NHTTAC remains strong in its efforts to support you by providing remote technical assistance for your organizations and communities. Our team of expert consultants, including many with lived experience, stand r...
The effects of parental incarceration and the disruption of family relationships can have very negative outcomes for children. Learn about programs, activities, services, and more to help support families during incarceration and the release periods. https://buff.ly/3rNuzv3
Are you looking to honor a loved one, victim to the crisis of Missing and Murdered Native Americans? Administration for Children and Families - ACF MMNA Framework recognizes those who have gone missing or have been murdered through a remembrance shawl. The 15-foot-long shawl is inscribed with the names of those lost, and will hang in commemoration in the ANA office in Washington, D.C. To add a name to the shawl please email [email protected]
Social services professionals play an important role in identifying and responding to #HumanTrafficking. Learn More: #EndTrafficking #TacklingTrafficking https://www.train.org/main/course/1087566/
Between 2011-2017, 37% of human trafficking cases reported to the National Human Trafficking Hotline involving American Indians and Alaska Natives included youth victims. Learn more about how to give Native youth the tools to #EndTrafficking:
http://acf.hhs.gov/otip/resource/nativeyouth #TacklingTrafficking
DYK? Foreign national adults in the United States who have experienced #HumanTrafficking are eligible for certain benefits and services. Certification Letters issued by the Office on Trafficking in Persons at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services let individuals who have experienced trafficking and meet certain eligibility rules apply for the same benefits and services as refugees. Learn more:
#EndTrafficking
If you or someone you know has experienced human trafficking, help is available. Contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline for free, confidential help, 24/7. Call: 1-888-373-7888; Text: HELP to 233733 (BEFREE); or Chat: https://buff.ly/2MOFyUO #EndTrafficking
Masks are an additional step to help prevent people from getting and spreading COVID-19. They provide a barrier that keeps respiratory droplets from spreading.
Take these 4 steps for the most protection against COVID-19:
Wear masks✔️
Stay 6 feet apart✔️
Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated places✔️
Wash your hands✔️
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/masks-protect-you-and-me.htmlhttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/masks-protect-you-and-me.html
Share free resources from OTIP's Look Beneath the Surface campaign to help raise awareness and #EndTrafficking. https://buff.ly/2MZ2EID #TacklingTrafficking
Tips for Dads of Teens. This tip sheet offers dads insights related to common adolescent behaviors, teen-parenting needs, and cyberbullying statistics. Links to resources are provided for those who would like to learn more.
This tip sheet offers dads insights related to common adolescent behaviors, teen-parenting needs, and cyberbullying statistics. Links to references are provided for those who would like to learn more.
The National Human Trafficking Hotline will never make unsolicited phone calls requesting personally identifiable information. Report spoofing incidents to the HHS Office of Inspector General’s fraud hotline at 1-800-447-8477 or email [email protected]. https://www.acf.hhs.gov/otip/news/spoofing-national-human-trafficking-hotline
How does stress affect new fathers? Check out these tips to help new fathers cope with stress:
With the new year, what better time to celebrate new dads! Becoming a dad, whether by birth, marriage, or adoption, is a life altering experience that comes with no instruction manual. Ross Noble, an English stand-up comedian, stated in a recent article, “A baby to me is like buying a new gadget t...
Are you looking for some great father and son bonding activities?
Putting in the time with your son could be the type of love he never forgets. These 5 father and son bonding activities are a great place to start.
These snack ideas should help families eat healthy on a budget! Learn how to encourage healthy eating habits: https://buff.ly/2u0lPrv
Interested in learning more about the intersection between youth who run from foster care and human trafficking? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently published a brief examining the link between foster care runaway episodes and human trafficking: #EndTrafficking #TacklingTrafficking
Play benefits every aspect of child development. Children learn social skills, language, problem-solving, and their bodies through play. More on the benefits of play here: https://buff.ly/36u1I3P
If you or someone you know has experienced human trafficking, help is available. The National Human Trafficking Hotline provides free, confidential help, 24/7. Call: 1-888-373-7888; Text: HELP to 233733 (BEFREE); or Chat: http://humantraffickinghotline.org/chat #EndTrafficking
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ICYMI: The White House released the National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking on October 19, 2020. The Action Plan calls upon agencies across the U.S. government to commit to actions that strengthen prevention of human trafficking, protect victims through intervention and support, and hold traffickers accountable through investigation and prosecution.http://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/NAP-to-Combat-Human-Trafficking.pdf #EndTrafficking #TacklingTrafficking
Brief relaxation breaks can help you manage stress throughout the day. Learn about the S.O.F.T. relaxation strategy with three short videos on the ECLKC.
Watch: https://buff.ly/2S0ePoW
Head Start programs play an important role in identifying, supporting, and connecting families experiencing homelessness to resources that can help keep them healthy. More information here: https://buff.ly/387Z83F
#PovertyAwarenessMonth
Planning, identifying, managing, and sustaining funding is critical to providing effective services and improving outcomes for children, youth, and families. Read these resources for help. https://buff.ly/38fIZwh
In FY 2020, 56% of emergency services requests received by the National Human Trafficking Hotline were for emergency shelter. Housing continues to be a pressing need for those who have left or are attempting to leave human trafficking or other exploitative situations. Check out the new Housing and Economic Mobility Toolkit for more information:
#EndTrafficking #TacklingTrafficking
In 2020, 27 percent of 17-year-olds in foster care were referred for substance use treatment. Being able to recognize the signs can help you support youth. Learn more in this publication. https://buff.ly/3ncrpNN
Download and share free resources from OTIP's Look Beneath the Surface campaign to help raise awareness and #EndTrafficking. #TacklingTrafficking
When considering how to respond to youth who have run away from foster care, caseworkers should be prepared to ask questions like, "What led the youth to leave their placement?", "Did the placement address the youth’s needs?", or "Was there an incident that caused the youth to run away from their placement?" https://buff.ly/394nMEw
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When she needs him, he's there. Because that's what dads do. #Dadication #fatherhood via the Ad Council
The little ways you're there for your kids can mean everything. Never stop being a dad. That's #Dadication. #fatherhood via Ad Council
Being a dad isn't always easy, but sticking with it is what counts. Never stop being there for your kids. Never stop being a dad. That's #Dadication. @AdCouncil #fatherhood
Stress affects us all. Help the families in your community learn more about how to stay strong even when times are tough. #mystrongfamily https://buff.ly/396OnjR
Share this video to empower parents to take steps to manage stress and stay strong. #mystrongfamily https://buff.ly/396OnjR
Help the families in your community stay strong when life gets overwhelming. Learn more about protective factors. #mystrongfamily https://buff.ly/396OnjR
Help the families in your community stay strong when life gets overwhelming. Learn more about protective factors. #mystrongfamily https://buff.ly/396OnjR
Everyone experiences stress. How do you keep your family strong when life gets tough? #mystrongfamily https://buff.ly/396OnjR
Stress affects us all. Help the families in your community learn more about how to stay strong even when times are tough. #mystrongfamily https://buff.ly/396OnjR
As you work with fathers remotely, let them know about the five ways they are already contributing to their child's learning each day: https://buff.ly/3fuZxkK #fatherhood365
Happy Father’s Day! Thank you to Mike and all adoptive dads for everything they do, and thank you to teens for giving so much to their families. Today wouldn’t be as special without you all. #AdoptATeen @AdoptUSKids
Sunday is not just Father’s Day for Chris, it’s also “You’re an amazing big sister and great daughter day” for his daughter, Maci. This Father’s Day, remind your teens how much love and joy they’ve brought into your life after their adoption. #AdoptATeen @AdoptUSKids
“We have watched you develop into a great young man. I think you get that part from me.” - Norman, who had only raised girls before adopting Christian 5 days before his 18th birthday. This Father’s Day, learn about adopting a teen from foster care. You can’t imagine the reward. #AdoptATeen @AdoptUSKids
OTIP Director Katherine Chon spoke about preventing human trafficking and exploitation online during the U.S. Department of Education webinar "Human Trafficking: Online Safety." Read her remarks and learn more about the webinar: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/otip/news/department-of-education-webinar-human-trafficking-online-safety
This Mother’s Day, learn about adopting a teen from foster care. Here's a heartwarming message from Ramona to her children:
“Thank you for letting me be your mom.” Remind your children and teens how important they are to you and your family. #AdoptATeen #MothersDay2020
Take simple daily precautions to help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses like #COVID19. Learn how to protect yourself from COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention-treatment.html
Each of us can play our part to help stop the spread of coronavirus. Learn ways to protect yourself and others at http://cdc.gov/covid19. #COVID19 #SocialDistancing #StayAtHome
Together we can help stop the spread of coronavirus. Learn ways to protect yourself and others at http://cdc.gov/covid19. #COVID19 #SocialDistancing #StayAtHome
Join the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation - OPRE for a review of their 2019 work building evidence to improve the lives of children and families.
Older youth in foster care are not adopted as often as younger children. In this PSA you can watch actual stories from adoptive families to see the rewarding experiences that come with adopting a teenager. https://youtu.be/mA5vBjy81t8
Join the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation - OPRE this November in recognizing #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth. Explore OPRE work with ACF program offices and American Indian & Alaska Native community partners that aims to improve understanding of topics important to #AIAN communities. https://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre
Older youth in foster care are not adopted as often as younger children. In this PSA you can watch actual stories from adoptive families to see the rewarding experiences that come with adopting a teenager. https://youtu.be/mA5vBjy81t8
There are over 123,000 children and youth waiting to be adopted who are at risk of aging out of #FosterCare. About 1 in 5 children waiting to be adopted are teens. The latest #adoption PSA campaigns show how rewarding adopting a teen can be. https://youtu.be/EIpMYx3Biz8 #NAM2019
Rigor, Relevance, Transparency, Independence, and Ethics Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation - OPRE is committed to these ACF Evaluation Policy principles, and follows them when building evidence to better the lives of children and families. Learn more: https://buff.ly/2LWHDLt
About 1 out of every 2 working dads say they spend too little time with their kids and want to do a better job at parenting. Let this video inspire you to take time to make a moment. #DanceLikeADad #fatherhood365
The sprinkler? The floss? The running man? The worm? What's your signature dance move?? Check out @Fatherhoodgov's latest campaign encouraging fathers to #DanceLikeADad and make special moments with their children! #Fatherhood365
Congrats to @ChildrensBureau & @AdoptUSKids on winning #MarchAdness! Thanks to all who voted for the Adoption from Foster Care PSA which reminds us all that teens in #FosterCare have plenty of “firsts” to experience with their adoptive parents. https://www.adlibbing.org/2019/04/05/march-adness-2019-the-winner/
Assistant Secretary Lynn Johnson shares how together, we can assist survivors and prevent human trafficking. #WeCareBecause our programs serve some of the Nation’s most vulnerable children, youth, and families. If you or someone you know may have experienced forced labor or commercial sexual exploitation, know that there is help. You can call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text BEFREE (233-733).
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