Resource Library

In support of ACF’s mission and strategic plan, ACF has developed a set of materials intended for specific subgroups of program participants, prospective participants, and their communities to help them understand the array of programs and resources that may be able to assist them. 

This brief includes a description of family child care (FCC) networks. It also outlines a well-informed strategy for supporting high-quality family child care:

Addresses the support a staff FCC network can provide Outlines the essential elements of an effective network Illustrates the value networks bring to the FCC profession

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Developing a Staffed Family Child Care Network: A Technical Assistance Manual

Staffed Family Child Care Network Cost Estimation Tool

This month, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) observed World Day Against Child Labor by spotlighting and encouraging those, who could, to join the Within and Beyond Our Borders: Collective Action to Address Hazardous Child Labor organized by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on June 12, 2023. If you missed it, or would like to rewatch it, you can find it here .

Many states operate large and complex administrative data systems that include information from multiple human services programs. Federal dollars to support planning; design, development, and implementation; and maintenance and operations of such systems must be allocated across programs. The vehicle for states to request federal funding is the Advance Planning Document (APD). In the APD, states outline their project details, applicable procurements, and requested funds. 

ACF’s Tribal Consultation Policy includes 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.

The United States Department of Labor (DOL), Wage and Hour Division (WHD), and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) establishing a collaborative relationship to enhance and maximize the wellbeing of children and enforcement of the federal child labor laws. The parties are forming this partnership to encourage greater coordination between them through information sharing, training, and education to further the goal of preventing and responding to instances of child labor exploitation and child labor trafficking.

The Federal Interest Examples provides basic scenario examples for Federal Interest purposes.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program sample messaging and tweets

This FAQ provides basic information and answers to common questions about PSLF Program and the limited waiver opportunity. The limited waiver expires October 31, 2022. After this date, normal PSLF rules will apply. Many of the questions and answers below reflect the time-limited opportunity. For more detailed information about PSLF under the normal rules, please see the Department of Education’s (ED) FAQ page .