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Details the activities, processes, and structures required to execute effective operations across the emergency repatriation lifecycle, as well as the roles and responsibilities of interagency responders
Provides strategic-level guidance, leading emergency management and human services practices, and recommended actions for states and later-incorporated U.S. territories to enable states to meet the immediate health and welfare needs of repatriates
Intended for emergency managers and service providers assisting individuals, families, and communities with post-disaster housing, this one-page fact sheet describes four ACF programs that provide funding that may be used for post-disaster housing support
Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) features four Administration for Children and Families (ACF) programs whose funding may be used to provide post-disaster housing assistance following a natural disaster: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), and Social Services Block Grant (SSBG); DCL includes information on types of post-disaster housing assistance, eligibility, and program contact information
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Strategic Plan includes five strategic goals that together support the agency’s mission to promote the economic and social well-being of children, youth, families, individuals, and communities by providing federal leadership, partnership, and resources for the compassionate and effective delivery of human services. Strategic Goal 4 identifies the importance of supporting communities and families to respond to acute needs and facilitate recovery from a range of crises and emergency situations. To support this Goal, ACF has compiled the following resource guide for ACF program staff and ACF grant recipients to support children, youth, and families who are preparing for, responding to, or recovering from an emergency, disaster, or adversity.
Answers to frequently asked questions about the U.S. Repatriation Program that offers temporary assistance to eligible repatriates upon their arrival to the United States
Infographic highlighting benefits of breastfeeding, why it's important to continue doing so during a disaster, barriers to breastfeeding during disasters and how first responders can help.