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We Think Twice

We Think Twice™ is a digital media campaign designed to help youth form healthy relationships, set goals for the future, and feel empowered to make healthy decisions. We Think Twice delivers engaging, interactive and entertaining games, quizzes, infographics, videos and more activities, specifically designed for youth 13—19 years old. Visit us online at We Think Twice, @WeThinkTwice on Instagram and Facebook @WeThink2.

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2020 Child Welfare Outcomes Report Released

This Report to Congress provides information on the performance of states on seven national outcome categories and also includes data on contextual factors and findings of analyses conducted across states.

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Explore ACF Program Resources

ACF is increasing access to resources and services and improving outreach to prospective participants and communities about the array of ACF programs and resources available to assist them.

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Nominations for the 2024 Adoption Excellence Awards

The Adoption Excellence Awards recognize outstanding accomplishments in achieving permanency for America's children waiting in foster care. The nomination materials for the 2024 awards are now available.

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May is National Foster Care Month

This year’s theme “Engaging Youth. Building Supports. Strengthening Opportunities", recognizes the important role that people from all parts of child welfare play in supporting children, youth, and families and highlights the need to create a child welfare system that authentically engages and supports young people who are preparing to leave foster care.

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APP Grant Applications Now Open

Funding is now available for the Title V State SRAE, Competitive PREP, General Departmental SRAE, and Title V Competitive SRAE programs.

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The Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) oversees major federal programs that provide financial assistance to states, community-based organizations, and academic institutions to provide services, carry out research and demonstration activities, and manage training, technical assistance and information dissemination. Learn more.

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Dear Colleague Letter on Addressing the Complex Needs of Dually Involved Youth
May 29, 2024
FYSB Announces 2024 General Departmental (GD-SRAE) Sexual Risk Avoidance Education NOFO
April 23, 2024
Notice of Funding Opportunity for Competitive Personal Responsibility Education Program, 2024
April 23, 2024

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National Foster Care Month 2024: Engaging Youth, Building Supports, and Strengthening Opportunities

May 29, 2024

Administration on Children, Youth, and Families (ACYF)

We Think Twice

2020 Child Welfare Outcomes Report Released

Explore ACF Program Resources

Nominations for the 2024 Adoption Excellence Awards

May is National Foster Care Month

APP Grant Applications Now Open

Latest from ACYF

The Family Room Blog

National Foster Care Month 2024: Engaging Youth, Building Supports, and Strengthening Opportunities

ACYF Policy Updates