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. These one- to two-page overviews are available below.
Who should use these materials?
- ACF program participants and prospective participants
- State, local, territorial, and tribal governments
- Non-governmental organizations
- Faith-based organizations
- Service providers
- Affinity groups
- Advocates
- Trusted individuals or groups
Why use these materials?
Many families, individuals, and communities may not know about the full range of services and resources that are available to and could benefit them. These materials can help them find and access helpful supports tailored to their particular situation.
How should these materials be shared?
- Include in information packets or on tables
- Link to the documents
- Distribute through newsletters, list servs, text messages, or social media
Families with children ages 0-12
This one-page guide describes several programs funded by ACF and other federal government agencies that may be available to families with children between the ages of 0 and 12 years old, including links to learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
- English version (PDF)
- Spanish version (PDF)
- Mandarin version (PDF)
Fathers looking for benefits programs
This one-page guide describes several programs funded by ACF and other federal government agencies that may be available to fathers, including links to learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
- English version (PDF)
- Spanish version (PDF)
Fathers looking for parenting tips
This one-page guide compiles top educational resources and tips from the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse to help dads take care of themselves, foster healthy relationships, identify activities to do with their kids, and more.
- English version (PDF)
- Spanish version (PDF)
Prospective Head Start participants
This flyer provides an overview of the Head Start program and its offered services, as well as information on how to determine eligibility and locate a nearby center. An editable version of this flyer offers Head Start programs the ability to customize the flyer with information specific to their program, including name, address, hours, and logo.
- English version (PDF)
- English version (customizable) (DOCX)
- Spanish version (PDF)
- Spanish version (customizable) (DOCX)
- Mandarin version (PDF)
- Mandarin version (customizable) (DOCX)
Survivors of domestic violence looking to find and keep housing
This two-page guide describes resources available to domestic violence survivors who need help finding or paying for housing, covering other household costs, or receiving legal assistance to avoid eviction, or are experiencing stigma, discrimination, or sexual harassment related to housing.
- English version (PDF)
- Spanish version (PDF)
- Arabic version (PDF)
- Amharic version (PDF)
- French version (PDF)
- Russian version (PDF)
- Tagalog version (PDF)
- Vietnamese version (PDF)
Transition-age youth exiting foster care
This two-page guide describes resources and support that may be available to those who are between the ages of 16 and 24 and leaving foster care.
- English version (PDF)
Emergency managers and service providers supporting post-disaster housing
Intended for emergency managers and service providers seeking resources to help 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.
- English version (PDF)
- Spanish version (PDF)