Administration for Children and Families (ACF)’s Post

🌟🙌🏼 Join us in celebrating #DisabilityPrideMovement! Let's unite to embrace diversity, strength, and accomplishments within the community of individuals with disabilities. To learn more, visit: https://acf.mobi/4bGyOhw

Healthy relationships are the cornerstone of a fulfilling life, built on key principles that ensure both partners feel valued, respected, and loved. Here's a closer look at the essential elements that form the foundation of a healthy relationship. To learn more, visit: https://acf.mobi/4brLybH.

Explore the role that positive goal-oriented relationships play in effective parent, family, and community engagement. This resource offers definitions, tools, and guides for reflective practice and supervision: https://acf.mobi/3RyTqRN

It’s #FamilyFunMonth! 📚🤸♂️ Make every moment a learning adventure! Playing with your children isn't just fun for them, it's fun for you too. Check out these tips for ways to enhance your family time: https://acf.mobi/3LkSpsM

#DYK When assessing relationship quality, researchers use measures such as affection, commitment, trust, communication, satisfaction, disagreement and conflict. More from MAST Research Center: https://acf.mobi/3VUaAKK

The deadline for 2025 Community Economic Development traditional grants supporting small business creation in communities with low incomes is approaching! Eligible Community Development Corporations are encouraged to apply. Please submit your application by July 17, 2024:

Children benefit when fathers are involved in their lives. This flyer can connect fathers and their families to child support, employment, housing, and other services so they can develop strong and healthy relationships with their children: https://acf.mobi/48rFWO9

Stay cool, stay safe! ☀️ Remember to stay hydrated, wear light clothing, and never leave kids or pets in a parked car. Let's keep each other safe from the heat! #UVSafetyMonth

July is an excellent time for active parenting. During the summer months, children are taking a break from school and spending more time with family. That’s where purposeful parenting comes in. Learn more: https://acf.mobi/4cyc0Si #PurposefulParentingMonth

👨👩👦👦 The connection between children forms the foundation of their emotional well-being. Siblings learn crucial skills from one another, such as conflict resolution, empathy, respect, and appreciation for differences. Share these tips with parents to help cultivate healthy relationships at home: 1. Prioritize Family Time: - Share meals together to encourage conversation and bonding. - Engage in activities like grocery shopping or cleaning up as a family. 2. Incorporate Game Night: - Play games that promote teamwork or align with your children's interests and abilities. - Get creative with scavenger hunts or combine different games with new rules. 3. Explore Family Volunteer Opportunities: - Support local charities by volunteering together. - Create a family service calendar and let each child choose a cause to support. 4. Undertake Home Projects Together: - Select a project with meaningful tasks for each child. - Allocate sufficient time and be prepared for breaks or extra trips for supplies. 5. Rotate Activity Choices: - Allow each child to select activities they enjoy to nurture their individuality and shared interests. 6. Know When to Step Back: - Intervene when necessary, especially with younger siblings, but encourage them to resolve conflicts independently when appropriate. - Establish clear guidelines for communication and respectful behavior. 7. Schedule One-on-One Time: - Plan regular individual activities to give each child dedicated attention. - Integrate special moments into daily routines or schedule unique experiences to strengthen your bond. For more information, visit: https://acf.mobi/4bvs2Lt #SiblingSynergy