ACF Tribal Consultation Policy
The ACF Tribal Consultation Policy was approved in 2011. The goals of ACF’s Tribal Consultation Policy include eliminating health and human service disparities, ensuring that access to critical health and human services is maximized, and advancing the social, physical, and economic status of Indians. To achieve these goals, and to the extent practicable and permitted by law, it is essential that Federally-recognized Indian Tribes and ACF engage in open, continuous, and meaningful consultation.
Tribal Consultation Sessions
2025 ANA Tribal Consultation
The 2025 ANA Tribal Consultation took place virtually on August 14, 2025. The consultation focused on priorities for strengthening tribal economic development, including private sector partnerships, infrastructure, and workforce development. The official record includes the live discussion and written testimony submitted through September 14, 2025.
Read the Economic Development Tribal Consultation Session Report 2025
2024 Annual ACF Tribal Consultation
The 2024 ACF Annual Tribal Consultation took place virtually on September 18, 2024 and the official record was kept open until October 18,2024. The agency received input on numerous tribal priorities including ACF Economic Development Resources, ACF 477 Integration Processes, ACF Implementation of EO #14112, Reforming Federal Funding and Support for Tribal Nations To Better Embrace Our Trust Responsibilities and Promote the Next Era of Tribal Self-Determination and the Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) Model Tribal System.
2023 Annual ACF Tribal Consultation
The 2023 ACF Annual Tribal Consultation took place in person and virtually on June 5, 2023 at the territory of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community. The agency received input on numerous tribal priorities including Head Start eligibility requirements, proposed TANF changes, workforce shortages and how they are impacting child welfare and other ACF programs.
2022 Annual ACF Tribal Consultation
The 2022 ACF Annual Tribal Consultation took place in person and virtually on October 31, 2022. The agency received input on updates to the ACF Tribal Consultation Policy and other tribal priorities.
2021 Annual ACF Tribal Consultation
The 2021 ACF Annual Tribal Consultation took place virtually on November 4, 2021. The agency sought input on updates to the ACF Tribal Consultation Policy and other tribal priorities.