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Children's Bureau

An Office of the Administration for Children & Families

Notice of Court Order Vacating the Designated Placements Final Rule

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IM-25-06

Publication Date: November 19, 2025

The purpose of this Information Memorandum (IM) is to inform state and tribal title IV-B/IV-E agencies that pursuant to the Order and Final Judgment of the court in Texas v. U.S. Dep’t of Health and Human Serv., Case No. 6:24-cv-348-JDK (E.D. Tex.), Doc. 37 (filed June 13, 2025), the Designated Placements Final Rule is vacated in its entirety effective June 13, 2025.

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PDF IM-25-06 (166.12 KB)

Types:

Policy & Guidance , Information Memorandums (IM)

Topics:

Policies , Title IV-B , Title IV-E

Audiences:

Program Managers/Directors , States