This ACF Family Room Blog post discusses a new partnership between ACF’s Office of Child Care and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) about strengthening investments in working families and child care. ACF and DOL will push for a national…

The SNAP to Skills website was recently launched by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service. This new resource will serve as a hub for information and news about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment…

This resource sheet from the American Academy of Pediatrics contains a wealth of information about how to keep children healthy during flu season. The sheet links to videos, web articles, and printable sheets for child care providers to tailor and…

September is recognized as National Preparedness Month to raise awareness around planning ahead for emergencies. This year's theme, “Don’t Wait, Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today,” emphasizes preparedness for youth, older adults, people…

This webpage from the Urban Institute includes several publications related to the Work Support Strategies (WSS) initiative evaluation. Topics include changes in joint Medicaid/CHIP and SNAP participation rates, using technology to improve delivery…

This website from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offers guidance for disaster survivors regarding applying for assistance, including a list of documents needed to help expedite the application process.

This resource from the Internal Revenue Service provides information about special tax law provisions that may help taxpayers and businesses recover financially from the impact of a disaster, especially when the federal government declares their…

Adolescent pregnancy and parenthood are closely associated with a host of social and economic issues that affect teen parents, their children and society. Teenage mothers are less likely to finish high school and are more likely to live in poverty,…

This website from Ready.gov offers a variety of information and resources to support disaster survivors, their family, and the community. There are special references related to helping children, senior citizens, people with access or functional…

Historically, tribal communities have used storytelling to share language, traditions, and beliefs from one generation to another. Tribal social service programs and other human service programs can build on this rich tradition by using stories…