An official website of the United States government
Here’s how you know
Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock (
) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
On May 13, 2025, the Children's Bureau hosted a webinar introducing the new AFCARS dashboard. The webinar provided an overview of updated elements, demonstrated the dashboard's key capabilities, and offered critical guidance on how to interpret reported statistics.
The purpose of this Information Memorandum (IM) is to inform states and Tribes of enactment of the Supporting America's Children and Families Act and provide information on the new law.