Administration for Children and Families - ACF

10/08/2021

Did you know that the American Rescue plan Emergency Native Language funding supports over 130 different indigenous languages? The COVID-19 pandemic affected Native communities at disproportionately higher rates, taking a toll on language loss and preservation.

Did you know that the American Rescue plan Emergency Native Language funding supports over 130 different indigenous languages? The COVID-19 pandemic affected Native communities at disproportionately higher rates, taking a toll on language loss and preservation.

10/08/2021

#DVAM 2021 No Survivor Justice without Racial Justice | Domestic Violence Awareness Project

Domestic violence is prevalent and we can all take action to support survivors in our communities. Awareness + Action = Social Change! The #1Thing that will end domestic violence is our collective power. Healing from domestic violence requires our collective actions, voices, and support. Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) funding supports each US state, territory, and assists 252 tribes who provide 9,123,443 million shelter nights for survivors, serving 871,271 women; 303,293 children; and 84,719 men each year.

SAFETY ALERT: If you are in danger, please use a safer computer and consider calling 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 / TTY 1-800-787-3224 or the StrongHearts Native Helpline at 1−844-762-8483 (call or text) are available to assist you.

10/07/2021

Tameka, a coach at a Head Start program, works hard to make sure the children she works with have everything they need to succeed. Follow the steps she takes as she supports a child who needs supports but doesn’t qualify for IDEA: https://buff.ly/3AngDeS

Tameka, a coach at a Head Start program, works hard to make sure the children she works with have everything they need to succeed. Follow the steps she takes as she supports a child who needs supports but doesn’t qualify for IDEA: https://buff.ly/3AngDeS

10/07/2021

2021 Class Fellows | Ascend at the Aspen Institute

Today, we're excited to announce that The Aspen Institute has selected Aysha E. Schomburg, Associate Commissioner, Children's Bureau as a 2021 @AspenAscend Fellow. She will join a class of incredible advocates and practitioners who apply their passion and expertise in service of families and communities. Learn more about the 2021 class and fellowship:
#AscendFellows

10/07/2021

An Unlikely Partnership Trailer

Are you interested in how two Washington state departments collaborate to help keep families together during a parent's #incarceration? If so, watch the full video here.
https://buff.ly/2V9VaXz

10/06/2021

There were approximately 4.4 million referrals to child protective services agencies in 2019. Download this free summary of the "Child Maltreatment 2019" report to better understand the data. https://buff.ly/33oKQui

There were approximately 4.4 million referrals to child protective services agencies in 2019. Download this free summary of the "Child Maltreatment 2019" report to better understand the data. https://buff.ly/33oKQui

10/06/2021

Find out how the Children’s Bureau is working towards achieving the goals described in the President’s Executive Order on Advancing Racial Equity—and how you can get involved. https://buff.ly/2UsN3VI #racialequity

Find out how the Children’s Bureau is working towards achieving the goals described in the President’s Executive Order on Advancing Racial Equity—and how you can get involved. https://buff.ly/2UsN3VI #racialequity

10/05/2021

Planning for Communication with an Incarcerated Parent6871

For children whose parents are #incarcerated, communicating with the parent in prison is essential—but challenging to maintain without the support of a caring adult. Find out what you can do: https://buff.ly/3gYRteb

10/05/2021

Today, the Administration for Children and Families’ Office of Community Services (OCS) kicked off Community Economic Development Month by awarding over $14.6M in new grant awards to support 20 Community Economic Development (CED) projects.

These new grants will create over 600 new jobs in low-income communities to help improve the livelihood of not only those who obtain the jobs but also the communities they are located in. In support of OCS’s mission to address the causes and consequences of poverty, increase opportunity and economic security of individuals and families, and revitalize communities, 75% of the jobs created under each grant will be reserved for an individual with low income, and each grant recipient will also provide support services to address barriers that low-income individuals may face in https://buff.ly/3mxzI8O
#OCS #CED2021 #HelpingCommunitiesThrive #FundingForGood

Today, the Administration for Children and Families’ Office of Community Services (OCS) kicked off Community Economic Development Month by awarding over $14.6M in new grant awards to support 20 Community Economic Development (CED) projects.

These new grants will create over 600 new jobs in low-income communities to help improve the livelihood of not only those who obtain the jobs but also the communities they are located in. In support of OCS’s mission to address the causes and consequences of poverty, increase opportunity and economic security of individuals and families, and revitalize communities, 75% of the jobs created under each grant will be reserved for an individual with low income, and each grant recipient will also provide support services to address barriers that low-income individuals may face in https://buff.ly/3mxzI8O
#OCS #CED2021 #HelpingCommunitiesThrive #FundingForGood

10/05/2021

Preventing family and youth homelessness is key to ensuring positive child welfare outcomes. Find out how to help families find and apply for #rentalassistance: https://buff.ly/3kxAX81 #renthelp

Preventing family and youth homelessness is key to ensuring positive child welfare outcomes. Find out how to help families find and apply for #rentalassistance: https://buff.ly/3kxAX81 #renthelp

10/04/2021

Tips for Supporting Effective Visits with an Incarcerated Parent6889

When a parent is incarcerated, they and their child are dependent on others to help them stay connected. Learn how to support effective visits with an #incarcerated parent. To view the full tip sheet, please visit https://buff.ly/3gYRteb

10/04/2021

Brought to you by AdoptUSKids, Administration for Children and Families - ACF and the Ad Council, Navigating Adoption is a new podcast series that brings together real adoptive families and adoption experts to showcase the unexpected rewards of adopting a teen from foster care. https://buff.ly/3kSy2XI

Brought to you by AdoptUSKids, Administration for Children and Families - ACF and the Ad Council, Navigating Adoption is a new podcast series that brings together real adoptive families and adoption experts to showcase the unexpected rewards of adopting a teen from foster care. https://buff.ly/3kSy2XI

10/01/2021

Oct 5 Digital Dialogue: "Protective Factors for Domestic Violence Survivors: A Pathway to More Opportunities," featuring Dr. Tien Ung from @WithoutViolence and Dr. Charlyn Harper Browne from @CtrSocialPolicy. Register now! https://buff.ly/3EZNUQc https://buff.ly/3iedSpt

Oct 5 Digital Dialogue: "Protective Factors for Domestic Violence Survivors: A Pathway to More Opportunities," featuring Dr. Tien Ung from @WithoutViolence and Dr. Charlyn Harper Browne from @CtrSocialPolicy. Register now! https://buff.ly/3EZNUQc https://buff.ly/3iedSpt

10/01/2021

JooYeun Chang, ACF Acting Assistant Secretary, on creating social change for domestic violence survivors and affirming that safety means racial justice, social transformation, and gender equity.#DVAM2021

JooYeun Chang, ACF Acting Assistant Secretary, on creating social change for domestic violence survivors and affirming that safety means racial justice, social transformation, and gender equity.#DVAM2021

10/01/2021

Do you need tips for a smooth morning routine for school or daycare? Click here to find out more! https://buff.ly/3fL2D3K

Do you need tips for a smooth morning routine for school or daycare? Click here to find out more! https://buff.ly/3fL2D3K

10/01/2021

The Administration for Children and Families is committed to transformational change for families that is centered on racial equity, gender equity, and preventative services. Acting Assistant Secretary, JooYeun Chang, gave remarks for today's Domestic Violence Awareness Month “Call for Unity” kickoff event. #DVAM2021

The Administration for Children and Families is committed to transformational change for families that is centered on racial equity, gender equity, and preventative services. Acting Assistant Secretary, JooYeun Chang, gave remarks for today's Domestic Violence Awareness Month “Call for Unity” kickoff event. #DVAM2021

10/01/2021

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Call for Unity 2021: No Survivor Justice without Racial Justice. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

October is #DVAM. Today, @NCADV will host the National Call for Unity kickoff event. Join in support of domestic violence survivors, advocates, & partners to celebrate the DV movement's accomplishments & reflect on our shared experiences. Register now!: https://buff.ly/2ZGo43x.

This event will be in English with Spanish and ASL interpretation. CC Join the National Call for Unity as we kickoff DVAM 2021 by, featuring the voices, experiences, and calls to action from Black women survivors and advocates. This year's call centers on the theme for DVAM 2021, No Survivor Justice...

10/01/2021

Partners, stakeholders, and friends! We have just updated our Afghan Assistance Resource page for you to learn how to help Afghans that are being relocated. https://buff.ly/3uwUV69
Other opportunities can be found @StateDept and @welcomeus

Partners, stakeholders, and friends! We have just updated our Afghan Assistance Resource page for you to learn how to help Afghans that are being relocated. https://buff.ly/3uwUV69
Other opportunities can be found @StateDept and @welcomeus

10/01/2021

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), a time to mourn those we’ve lost; celebrate those who survived; and connect with others to help prevent domestic violence. Domestic violence can happen to anyone and it is present in every community, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, socioeconomic status, religion, or nationality. Learn more. https://buff.ly/3F4osJi #DVAM.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), a time to mourn those we’ve lost; celebrate those who survived; and connect with others to help prevent domestic violence. Domestic violence can happen to anyone and it is present in every community, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, socioeconomic status, religion, or nationality. Learn more. https://buff.ly/3F4osJi #DVAM.

09/30/2021

Are you struggling to pay your rent because of the coronavirus pandemic? Learn how you can apply for emergency rental assistance here: https://buff.ly/3fcn3Fo
#InvestingWithFamilies

Are you struggling to pay your rent because of the coronavirus pandemic? Learn how you can apply for emergency rental assistance here: https://buff.ly/3fcn3Fo
#InvestingWithFamilies

09/30/2021

The @AdCouncil, on behalf of @AdoptUSKids and @HHS @ACF has produced a podcast series called Navigating Adoption: Presented by AdoptUSKids. https://buff.ly/3zBFDi5

The @AdCouncil, on behalf of @AdoptUSKids and @HHS @ACF has produced a podcast series called Navigating Adoption: Presented by AdoptUSKids. https://buff.ly/3zBFDi5

09/30/2021

To wrap up National Recovery Month, the National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center (NHTTAC) has launched its newest SOAR module, Working with Individuals with Substance Use and/or Co-occurring Disorders. This training equips providers with the information and resources they need to better serve individuals with substance use and/or co-occurring disorders who have experienced trafficking. Learn more about the training and register here: https://buff.ly/3indsNk

#EndTrafficking #NationalRecoveryMonth #ProfessionalDevelopment

To wrap up National Recovery Month, the National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center (NHTTAC) has launched its newest SOAR module, Working with Individuals with Substance Use and/or Co-occurring Disorders. This training equips providers with the information and resources they need to better serve individuals with substance use and/or co-occurring disorders who have experienced trafficking. Learn more about the training and register here: https://buff.ly/3indsNk

#EndTrafficking #NationalRecoveryMonth #ProfessionalDevelopment

09/30/2021

Working with parents to access and maintain child care subsidies is important to the success of Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnerships. Explore resources to promote the use of child care subsidies among families in EHS-CC Partnerships: https://buff.ly/3yNqARu

Working with parents to access and maintain child care subsidies is important to the success of Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnerships. Explore resources to promote the use of child care subsidies among families in EHS-CC Partnerships: https://buff.ly/3yNqARu

09/30/2021

Suneeta

The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) celebrates all the effort being done to help Afghan families. #ORR Check out Suneeta's story

Suneeta is a mother of four who was separated from her kids until they were evacuated from Kabul in the recent chaos of the Taliban takeover.Suneeta’s husban...

09/29/2021

Learn how Head Start's Family Partnership Process offers programs the opportunity to look at both family goals and child learning and development goals at the same time: https://buff.ly/3vZ8gV4

Learn how Head Start's Family Partnership Process offers programs the opportunity to look at both family goals and child learning and development goals at the same time: https://buff.ly/3vZ8gV4

09/29/2021

The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence will host the National Call for Unity as the DVAM 2021 kickoff event. This event offers an opportunity to come together in solidarity with survivors, advocates, and partners from national, state and community-based organizations around this year’s theme: No Survivor Justice Without Racial Justice.

Together, we will celebrate the domestic violence movement’s accomplishments and reflect on our shared experiences as we move toward collective liberation and social transformation.

Register today: at https://buff.ly/2ZGo43x.

The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence will host the National Call for Unity as the DVAM 2021 kickoff event. This event offers an opportunity to come together in solidarity with survivors, advocates, and partners from national, state and community-based organizations around this year’s theme: No Survivor Justice Without Racial Justice.

Together, we will celebrate the domestic violence movement’s accomplishments and reflect on our shared experiences as we move toward collective liberation and social transformation.

Register today: at https://buff.ly/2ZGo43x.

09/29/2021

The 8th annual Native American Language Summit is October 13th from 9am – 5pm. The summit will identify ways to further support communities teaching their Native languages. Learn more today! https://buff.ly/3eBX5dZ

The 8th annual Native American Language Summit is October 13th from 9am – 5pm. The summit will identify ways to further support communities teaching their Native languages. Learn more today! https://buff.ly/3eBX5dZ

09/29/2021

Learn about the efforts being made to welcome and support Afghan families as they build new lives in communities across America. Check out ORR's Resource page which provide links to resources to help Afghan families. https://buff.ly/3D0JUgB #Afghan #Help @WelcomeUS @HHSgov

Learn about the efforts being made to welcome and support Afghan families as they build new lives in communities across America. Check out ORR's Resource page which provide links to resources to help Afghan families. https://buff.ly/3D0JUgB #Afghan #Help @WelcomeUS @HHSgov

09/28/2021

Have you seen the @Storycorps Voice of Freedom series? Story Corps worked with the Office of Trafficking and Persons and ANA to record, preserve, and share the stories of survivors of trafficking and allies. Listen to the stories today! https://buff.ly/3msAVzE

Have you seen the @Storycorps Voice of Freedom series? Story Corps worked with the Office of Trafficking and Persons and ANA to record, preserve, and share the stories of survivors of trafficking and allies. Listen to the stories today! https://buff.ly/3msAVzE