On International Day of the Girl, we honor the lives and contributions of girls worldwide, celebrate their limitless potential, and recommit to opening doors of opportunity so girls everywhere can realize their dreams. Today highlights the importance of ensuring that every girl has access to education, healthcare, and protection from gender-based violence. Together, we can break barriers and create a future where all girls can thrive and lead. Learn more about the ongoing efforts to support girls around the world: https://bit.ly/4dCVeBm
Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
Government Administration
Washington, DC 30,121 followers
Promoting proactive, holistic strategies to ensure the social, mental, & physical well-being of children & families.
About us
The Administration for Children & Families (ACF) is a division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). We promote proactive, whole-family strategies that foster solutions and innovation to ensure the physical, mental, and social well-being of children, families, and communities before they are in crisis.
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http://www.acf.hhs.gov/
External link for Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1991
Locations
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Primary
330 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20201, US
Employees at Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
Updates
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Cultural competence and cultural humility are often used interchangeably but carry different meanings. Understanding this difference is key to fostering genuine inclusion and respect in diverse environments. Dive deeper into this topic by visiting: https://acf.mobi/3BCRnqt #GlobalDiversityAwarenessMonth
Distinguishing Cultural Humility from Cultural Competence | Division of Equity and Inclusion
inclusion.uoregon.edu
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Prioritizing the mental health of parents and caregivers isn't just a responsibility, it's essential for public health. Explore The Surgeon General's Advisory to understand the impacts of stressors and to unlock practical recommendations for support. https://lnkd.in/g5KqiDkM
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🔊 RELEASE: The Joint Forced Labor Working Group co-chaired by ACF Office on Trafficking in Persons and Northwell Health, has issued guidance for the health care and public health sectors regarding the risk of forced labor in supply chains. This marks the first set of considerations jointly endorsed by both public and private sectors, specifically aimed at helping health care and public health organizations mitigate forced labor risks associated with purchased goods and services. 👉 https://lnkd.in/g_A_W4mz
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As we mark International Day of the Girl, let’s raise awareness about the intersection of forced marriage and human trafficking. Every girl deserves a future free from exploitation, and it’s critical to recognize how these harmful practices impact young girls globally. Read more on how we can work together to end forced marriage and trafficking: https://bit.ly/3Ygu8vn
When Forced Marriage and Human Trafficking Intersect
acf.hhs.gov
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At Thursday’s Effective Strategies for Engaging Young Adults in Federal Policy Development training today, ACYF Commissioner Rebecca Jones Gaston highlighted how ACYF incorporates youth and families with lived experiences in discussions on resource development and program improvements. "We need to listen to the experts – young people and their families – about what they need to thrive. Within ACYF and among our grantees, young people with lived experience are advisors, consultants, grant writers and reviewers, board members, and executives." - ACYF Commissioner Rebecca Jones Gaston
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The Office of Head Start is thrilled to welcome the 2024–2025 national Head Start fellows to Washington, D.C.! 👏 These remarkable professionals were officially greeted by Director Khari M. Garvin, Deputy Director Tala Hooban, and Associate Deputy Director Shawna Pinckney. The Fellowship offers early childhood leaders the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in national policy and program development. 🌟 Join us in congratulating: •Lynette Gonzalez, district supervisor, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Department of Early Childhood, Miami, FL •Ashley Grays, doctoral student/graduate assistant, University of Central Florida, Ocoee, FL •Kristien “Kristi” Monsour, mental health coordinator, Reach Up Head Start, Sauk Rapids, MN •Shiloh Pickering, education coordinator, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Oklahoma, Red Rock, OK •SaVanté Wallace, family services specialist, Region 16 Head Start, Amarillo, TX We are excited to witness their contribution to the early childhood education and care community! 🌟 #HeadStartFellowship #EarlyChildhoodEducation #HeadStart
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Parents and caregivers, check out these tips from young people who have experienced mental health challenges. These tips include suggestions for what to do and say when talking to a young person about #mentalhealth concerns or challenges. View tip sheet here: https://lnkd.in/gxeKjr5c
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Happy Ombuds Day 2024! ACF celebrates the important and valuable work of ombuds on this Ombuds Day, October 10, 2024. Ombuds offices often serve as bridges between people and government and work to creatively resolve issues at both the individual and systemic levels. To all in the profession, thank you for your work! #OmbudsDay2024 #FedOmbuds
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📢 Big News! The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) recently selected the 2024-2025 fellows for the National Head Start Fellowship Program. 🎉 This competitive leadership program gives professionals in Head Start and early childhood services a unique opportunity to gain experience in federal policy and operations at the national level. Over the next 12 months, Head Start fellows will collaborate with senior leadership and national early childhood experts, helping shape the future of early education. 🌟 Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/3zMkUO9 #HeadStartFellowship
ACF Announces 2024-2025 National Head Start Fellows
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