Administration for Children and Families (ACF)

Are you in crisis or in need of immediate help? Regardless of what you are experiencing, you are never alone. Use these helplines and tools (available in English and en espa?ol) to access immediate help for you or your loved ones. https://lnkd.in/e-g4WPyS

This month, we are celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). For 40 years, FVPSA funding has been an integral part of our nation’s public health response to domestic violence by providing emergency shelters, crisis hotlines, prevention programs, resource centers, specialized services for children exposed to violence, and a wide range of federal, state, local, and tribal partners across the United States. Check out our calendar of events ?? https://lnkd.in/ge4dCXm4

How are you centering healing + racial justice for survivors for #DVAM2024? Share in the comments! #HealHoldCenter #NoSurvivorJusticeWithoutRacialJustice

Since 1965, Head Start programs have provided services to America’s children and families. ???? Help us raise awareness about the impact of Head Start programs this #HeadStartAwarenessMonth. Discover what Head Start programs offer and how to apply: https://acf.mobi/47MeL11 #CelebratingHSAM

Explore these Spanish individualized Professional Development (iPD) courses designed for Family Services staff to enhance their parent, family, and community engagement efforts. Empower your team with the tools to build stronger connections! https://acf.mobi/3v2nKMl #HispanicHeritageMonth

Get at-home COVID tests delivered to you at no cost, not even shipping. Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order free at-?home tests. Order now so you have them now! https://COVIDTests.gov/

Each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM) commemorates contributions of American workers with disabilities, and showcases inclusive and supportive policies and practices that benefit all of us: https://lnkd.in/gxAw2Umk Cada octubre, el Mes Nacional de Concientización sobre el Empleo de las Personas con Discapacidades (NDEAM, por sus siglas en inglés) celebra las contribuciones de los trabajadores estadounidenses con discapacidades y muestra políticas y prácticas de empleo inclusivas que nos benefician a todos: https://lnkd.in/etm-BT8N

???? Let's have a #Heart2Heart. As adults, we need to talk to young people in our lives about the dangers of bullying, which may be a difficult conversation to have. Don’t know where to start or what to cover? Find more helpful info on talking about bullying at @stopbullyinggov: https://bit.ly/3BSsBPL

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

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