It’s Mental Illness Awareness Week. Mental illness can interfere with a person’s life and ability to function. With support and treatment, it is possible for people living with a mental health condition to overcome challenges and lead a meaningful, productive life in recovery. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gMEDynnk #MIAW
Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
Government Administration
Washington, DC 29,952 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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Want to find your local Head Start center? Head Start programs help America’s children succeed in school and in life. 🌟 Use the Head Start Center Locator to get started: https://acf.mobi/46KD7GQ #HeadStartAwarenessMonth #CelebratingHSAM
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📢 NEW Blog: Seeking to understand experiences and to inform programs, ACF's Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) piloted the Youth Leadership Council for Refugees and Newcomers (YLCRN) in June 2023. Young adults, uprooted from Afghanistan, Ukraine, DRC, Myanmar, and Ghana between 2019 and 2022, enrolled in ORR’s Youth Mentoring Program met with government officials virtually for one year. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eVae_5_7
Gen Z Refugees Share their Lived Experiences and Create Lasting Connections
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Today is National Child Health Day. OCS programs help address the social determinants of health by providing utility support, clean water, housing, nutrition assistance, and more to communities nationwide. Our Medical-Legal Partnership (MLP+) program directly supports families with their health-related legal needs. Today we celebrate one year of the MLP+ program. These partnerships help individuals navigate complex challenges by providing civil legal aid and healthcare services: https://acf.mobi/3XTsOwX
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The National Hurricane Center reports #Milton is gaining strength. New watches and warnings have been issued for parts of Mexico. Get up-to-the-minute updates at https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/.
National Hurricane Center
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Attention all early learning coaches and coachees! Your favorite video-sharing and coaching feedback application, the Head Start Coaching Companion, is now available in Spanish! 🥳 Find it on the Office of Head Start website here: https://acf.mobi/48PI55O #HispanicHeritageMonth
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As #Milton gains strength, prepare now! Hurricanes are dangerous and can cause major damage from storm surge, wind damage, rip currents and flooding. Follow these steps to prepare your family for the approaching storm. https://lnkd.in/g9UmBrh
Hurricanes | Ready.gov
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The Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot (DDDRP) supports health and economic security by providing diaper supplies to families as well as connecting them to wrap around services. This year, the Office of Community Services is excited to fund our fourth cohort of grant recipients, including seven states and one Tribe. Please visit the DDDRP website to explore our resources including a national infographic, two new spotlight videos, an informational video translated in Spanish and Mandarin, AND our newly released DDDRP dashboard which visually tracks, analyzes, and displays the impact of the first-ever federal diaper distribution program:
Diaper Distribution Demonstration & Research Pilot
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Emotional well-being means managing emotions, finding purpose, and having supportive relationships. It’s also linked to a lower risk of disease, sickness, and injury, reports @CDCgov! Browse more tips on boosting emotional well-being: https://acf.mobi/3zLwFUV 💪🧠"
About Emotional Well-Being
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