5/6/09 - Programs to Reduce Human Trafficking Receive $2 Million
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the award of over $2 million in grants to state and local organizations to identify and help victims of human trafficking.
4/3/09 - Recovery Act Provides $5 Billion to Assist Needy Families
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the availability of up to an additional $5 billion in emergency funding for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
4/1/09 - Fewer Children Victims of Abuse and Neglect in 2007
The number of children who were maltreated declined between fiscal years 2006 and 2007 according to “Child Maltreatment 2007,” an annual report whose release by HHS’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF) marks the beginning of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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