Tribal Initiatives

Public Law 102-477 at HHS/ACF

P.L. 102-477 (referred to as “477”) is the Indian Employment, Training and Related Services Demonstration Act. 477 (as amended) allows federally recognized tribes and Alaska Native entities to integrate federal grant programs for employment, training, and related services they provide to their communities into a single program plan, budget, and reporting system to address tribal priorities.

Learn about 477

Missing and Murdered Indigenous People

The Administration for Children and Families’ (ACF) developed a framework  (PDF)for addressing missing and murdered indigenous people (MMIP) to help communities address the consequences of this tragic problem.

Tribal Early Childhood Working Group (PDF)

Take a look at the Tribal Early Childhood Working Group Summary Report and Blueprint (PDF) for Action that charts out next steps to improve coordination and collaboration for programs serving Native American young children and their families.

Tribal Early Childhood Working Group (PDF)

Ending Hunger and Improving Physical Wellness in Native Communities

Hunger does not discriminate, and in all regions served by ACF, Tribal communities experience high rates of food insecurity and a lack of access to inexpensive, healthy foods. Failure to secure an affordable and nutritious food source can have troubling consequences to the health, social, economic, and educational well-being of Native community members, children, and families.

Ending Hunger and Improving Physical Wellness in Native Communities