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Program Instruction (PI-20-10)
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
This Program Instruction (PI) provides instruction and procedures to title IV-E agencies on how to request flexibility to meet the specific title IV-E requirements... -
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ACF First 100 Day Report - April 2021
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Within the first 100 days of the Biden-Harris Administration, ACF has taken action to stabilize the child care industry, support children and families impacted by the... -
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Letter to Child Welfare Leaders About Title IV-E Prevention Program Flexibilities Due to Pandemic
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
This letter to child welfare leaders from the Children’s Bureau addresses allowing title IV-E prevention programs and services to be adapted to a virtual environment... -
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End date for the flexibilities extended in response to the COVID-19 pandemic under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) for requirements under titles IV-B and IV-E of the Act
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
This Information Memorandum (IM) informs title IV-B and IV-E agencies that the Stafford Act flexibilities offered by the Children’s Bureau in response to the COVID-19... -
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Ensuring the Continuation of Critical Court Hearings During Covid-19
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
This letter from the Children’s Bureau encourages agencies and courts to continue working together to ensure judicial hearings and reviews proceed and critical... -
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Guidance on Flexible Convening of Court Hearings During COVID-19
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
This letter urges attorneys, courts, Court Improvement Programs, and administrative offices of the courts to work together to ensure that requisite judicial... -
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Joint Letter to Family Support, Maternal and Child Health, and Early Childhood Programs on Strategies During COVID-19 Pandemic
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
This letter, which was jointly issued by the Administration for Children and Families and the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of... -
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Children’s Bureau Letter Regarding Existing Title IV-E Flexibility
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
This letter from the Children’s Bureau to state and tribal child welfare leaders describes existing flexibilities in the title IV-E program that may help agencies... -
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Letter to Child Welfare Directors about the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
This letter from the Children’s Bureau urges child welfare directors to provide assistance to young people who have experienced foster care to help them recover from... -
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Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Reviews 2020 Schedule
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Postponement of the Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Reviews The Children's Bureau has indefinitely postponed the Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Reviews due to... -
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Use of Court Improvement Programs to Assist Dependency Courts in Response to COVID-19
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
This letter from the Children’s Bureau encourages state court administrators and chief justices to engage their Court Improvement Programs to assist dependency courts... -
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Housing Support When Universities, Colleges Close Due to COVID-19
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
This letter notes that agencies should also be prepared to offer youth assistance with food, health care, and emotional support. Browse All COVID-19 Resources... -
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Letter Addresses Concerns Regarding Terminating Parental Rights Due to Service Delivery Interruptions
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
This letter to state and tribal child welfare leaders addresses concerns related to filing a petition to terminate parental rights when services have not been... -
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A Joint Statement on Child Welfare Courts During a Public Health Crisis: Access to Justice and Advocacy Are Critical Anchors During Uncertain Times
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
This joint statement by several legal organizations describes ways in which the court system can support families involved with child welfare during the COVID-19... -
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Tribal and Native American Organization Funding
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
ACF’s programs help address COVID-19 recovery and support the needs of children, youth, and families. This page provides information on new funding announcements, ACF... -
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Children’s Bureau Guidance Regarding Extended Foster Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
This letter from the Children’s Bureau describes how title IV-E agencies can utilize enhanced foster care programs during the COVID-19 pandemic to support youth who... -
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Postponement of Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Reviews and National Youth in Transition Database Reviews
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
This letter to child welfare leaders announces an updated postponement of the Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Reviews and National Youth in Transition Database... -
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Letter From the Children’s Bureau Regarding the Use of Federal Funds for Cell Phones and Personal Protective Equipment
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
This letter from the Children’s Bureau to child welfare leaders addresses the availability of federal funding to assist with the purchase of cell phones and plans as... -
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Guidance Regarding Fingerprint and Caseworker Visit Requirements During COVID-19 Response
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
This letter from the Children’s Bureau advises child welfare leaders of the flexibility of certain requirements regarding fingerprint-based criminal records checks...