Resource Guide - Supporting Children & Families Before, During, & After Emergencies, Disasters, & Adversities

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Strategic Plan includes five strategic goals that support the agency’s mission to promote the economic and social well-being of children, youth, families, individuals, and communities by providing federal leadership, partnership, and resources for the compassionate and effective delivery of human services. Strategic Goal 4 identifies the importance of supporting communities and families to respond to acute needs and facilitate recovery from a range of crises and emergency situations. To support this goal, ACF has developed this resource guide for ACF program staff and grant recipients to support children, youth, and families who are preparing for, responding to, or recovering from an emergency, disaster, or adversity.