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Resources for Populations Served by ACF Programs

Many families, individuals, and communities may not know about the full range of services and resources that are available to and could benefit them. ACF has developed a set of tailored materials for specific subgroups of program participants, prospective participants, and their communities to help them find and access helpful supports.

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Child Welfare Outcomes 2022 Data Released

The Child Welfare Outcomes Data Site now includes data from 2018-2022 and will be available before the Congressional Report is released. The site has a new look and feel and improved accessibility while keeping its familiar functionality for exploring the data.

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Flexibility in Spending CCDF Funds in Response to Federal or State Declared Emergency Situations

This Information Memorandum provides guidance to State, Territorial, and Tribal CCDF Lead Agencies regarding the flexibility in spending CCDF funds in response to federal or state declared emergency situations.

Review the Information Memorandum.

The Joint Forced Labor Working Group

The Joint Forced Labor Working Group, co-chaired by the Office on Trafficking in Persons and Northwell Health, has released guidelines for the healthcare and public health sectors. These considerations aim to help the industry mitigate the risks of forced labor within their supply chains.

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Press Release | July 10, 2025

HHS Bans Illegal Aliens from Accessing its Taxpayer-Funded Programs
Press Release | July 2, 2025

ACF Opens State Applications for Redesigned Welfare Pilot to Promote Work and Self-Sufficiency
Press Release | June 20, 2025

ACF Instructs California to Modify Sex-Ed Content Riddled with Gender-Ideology in 60-days
Blog | Look Beneath the Surface | May 25, 2025

Missing, but Not Forgotten: Honoring National Missing Children's Day
Blog | Family Room | May 19, 2025

One Call Can Change Everything: Supporting Survivors Through the National Human Trafficking Hotline
Press Release | May 19, 2025

HHS Celebrates 60 Years of the Head Start Program Transforming the Lives of Children Furthest from Opportunity, and Empowering Families Through Education, Health, and Training
Blog | Look Beneath the Surface | May 19, 2025

One Call Can Change Everything: Supporting Survivors Through the National Human Trafficking Hotline
Press Release | May 9, 2025

HHS Announces Upcoming Release of New Interactive Dashboard with Most-Recent Foster Care Data
Fact Sheet | May 5, 2025

Benefits for Cuban/Haitian Entrants
Fact Sheet | May 5, 2025

Benefits and Services Available for Asylees

ACF Information

ACF Press Inquiries

For all ACF press inquiries, contact our Media Relations Team. For email inquiries, include your media outlet and the words "Request" or "Inquiry" in the subject line.

Media Relations Team

Lorri Crowley, Public Affairs Specialist

Patrick Fisher, Public Affairs Specialist

Phone: (202) 401-9215
Fax: (202) 205-9688
Email: media@acf.hhs.gov