Administration for Children and Families

Real Adoptive Parents and Teens Choose Each Other in New Heartwarming PSAs

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), AdoptUSKids, and the Ad Council today launched moving new public service advertisements (PSAs) that encourage prospective parents to adopt teens from foster care. Created by Edelman, the PSAs build on the campaign's "You Can't Imagine the Reward" message and feature real adoptive families sharing their adoption from foster care stories and how rewarding the journey has been for both parents and teens.

Key Points: 
  • A common misconception about teen adoption is that the decision to adopt is driven solely by adoptive parents, but in reality, teens also have an active role in that choice.
  • New PSAs, " Parents Adopted ," developed pro bono by Edelman celebrate how teens and adoptive parents actively choose each other and showcase adoptive parents talking about how they too were "adopted" by their teens.
  • Together, adoptive parents and teens talk openly about choosing to be each other's family and how they've built and fostered a life of deep and mutual rewards.
  • By inviting prospective parents to hear from these six dynamic and relatable families, the new PSAs help viewers see themselves as potential adoptive parents.

Qbtech Presents at Congressional Briefing on Youth Mental Health

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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Today, industry leaders convened at a congressional briefing, focused on youth mental health titled, “Improving Outcomes in Youth Mental Health: What's Working and What Can Be Done."

Key Points: 
  • Today, industry leaders convened at a congressional briefing, focused on youth mental health titled, “Improving Outcomes in Youth Mental Health: What's Working and What Can Be Done."
  • “ADHD may be just one condition, but it often coexists with other mental and behavioral health disorders, like anxiety and depression.
  • “Mental health is not only an important issue but a recognized public health emergency, especially after the pandemic.
  • I am encouraged by this briefing because we need to not only prioritize, but take action now to address youth mental health,” says Dr. Nerissa Bauer, MPH, FAAP, a developmental and behavioral pediatrician and member of the ADHD Expert Consortium.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Awards MITRE New Five-Year Contract to Continue Operating Health R&D Center

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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MITRE announced a new five-year contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to operate the CMS Alliance to Modernize Healthcare, a federally funded research and development center , more commonly known as the Health FFRDC .

Key Points: 
  • MITRE announced a new five-year contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to operate the CMS Alliance to Modernize Healthcare, a federally funded research and development center , more commonly known as the Health FFRDC .
  • Established in 2012 , the Health FFRDC serves the public interest by tackling complex, cross-cutting challenges affecting health and well-being.
  • As the Health FFRDC operator, MITRE serves as an objective advisor to CMS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Food and Drug Administration, National Institutes of Health, Health Resources and Services Administration, Administration for Children and Families, and all the operating divisions across HHS, as well as other governmental organizations with health missions.
  • “Leading the Health FFRDC over the past decade has been an absolute honor and privilege for MITRE,” said Kim Warren, vice president of MITRE’s Center for Transforming Health that operates the Health FFRDC.

Code for America and State of Illinois Unveil Landmark Partnership to Transform How Families Access Affordable Child Care

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Code for America – the leading civic tech nonprofit that works with community leaders and governments to build equitable, accessible digital tools and services – today announced a landmark partnership with the State of Illinois to enable tens of thousands of families in the state to access and pay for child care more easily through the Illinois Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP).

Key Points: 
  • "Through this partnership, we will ease the burden on Illinois parents and other caregivers trying to juggle work, school, and child care," said Amanda Renteria, CEO of Code for America.
  • "By selecting an astute and human-centric partner, we're driving towards seamless access to essential assistance for Illinois families.
  • "This exciting work is one part of a program-wide modernization of child care technology that will streamline CCAP for both families and child care providers.
  • Ultimately, this will expand the supply of child care in Illinois, unlocking critical benefits that enable families to attend school or go to work.

New "Dadication" Ads Aim to Inspire Responsible Fatherhood

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new series of public service announcements (PSAs) in English and Spanish have been created for this Father's Day to highlight fatherhood involvement.  The PSAs were developed by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in partnership with the Ad Council and the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (NRFC).

Key Points: 
  • The PSAs were developed by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in partnership with the Ad Council and the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (NRFC).
  • "This national fatherhood media campaign reminds us that fathers come from all walks of life," said ACF Assistant Secretary January Contreras.
  • "Like with past campaign efforts, we are seeking to inspire a renewed commitment among fathers—to reignite the flame of responsible fatherhood," said Kenneth Braswell, Project Director at the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse and Chief Executive Officer for Fathers Incorporated.
  • To view the new fatherhood PSAs, click here to view the English version and click here to view the Spanish version.

Amentum Selected for $75B HHS Contract to Provide Facilities and Services for Refugees

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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Amentum was awarded a spot in a multiple-award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to support the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families, Office of Refugee Resettlement.

Key Points: 
  • Amentum was awarded a spot in a multiple-award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to support the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families, Office of Refugee Resettlement.
  • With a total contract ceiling of $75 billion, this contract provides multiple facilities and services throughout the continental U.S. including campuses, direct care, supervision, and related solutions necessary for the care of refugees until they can be placed with an appropriate sponsor.
  • Under this contract, Amentum will provide care for refugees in a safe, healthy environment with consideration of the unique nature of each person’s situation while incorporating welfare principles in the best interest of the refugee.
  • We look forward to bringing the latest solutions and advancements to humanitarian missions under this contract,” said Rob Tillery, Senior Vice President of Operations at Amentum.

HealthTrust Leaders Advance Efforts Against Forced Labor in Healthcare Supply Chains

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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This Working Group brings leaders from across sectors together to develop tools and resources that will assist in preventing, identifying and addressing forced labor and human trafficking in supply chain, which source products globally.

Key Points: 
  • This Working Group brings leaders from across sectors together to develop tools and resources that will assist in preventing, identifying and addressing forced labor and human trafficking in supply chain, which source products globally.
  • “The COVID pandemic has brought more transparency to the global healthcare supply chain than ever before, but trafficking is still a critical issue the healthcare industry must continue to address,” said Jocelyn Bradshaw, SVP of Strategic Sourcing.
  • “In order to continue to combat these problems, the industry needs heightened transparency across suppliers and purchasers.”
    “This is important work and we feel strongly about making efforts to prevent forced labor and human rights violations in healthcare supply chains, because it is the right thing to do,” said Tonya Goad, HealthTrust Ethics & Compliance Officer.
  • As a healthcare performance improvement organization and supply chain resource, HealthTrust prohibits human rights violations in all facets of supplier operations, including raw materials and manufacturing.

Lauren Pittenger Joins Abt Associates as Vice President, Human Services Portfolio

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Friday, February 24, 2023
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ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lauren Pittenger has joined Abt Associates as vice president, human services portfolio. She brings more than 20 years of experience working in and consulting for federal government agencies and a strong grounding in research. Pittenger most recently served as a director at Guidehouse, a global consulting firm. She has served as scientific program manager at Booz Allen Hamilton and lab manager at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. She also has worked with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Canadian Public Health Laboratory Network, the Gates Foundation, and the Association of Public Health Laboratories.

Key Points: 
  • Lauren Pittenger has joined Abt Associates as vice president, human services portfolio.
  • ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lauren Pittenger has joined Abt Associates as vice president, human services portfolio.
  • She will lead strategy and operations of the human services portfolio.
  • "Human services agencies, and the vital supports they provide to families, are critical to Abt's mission to improve people's economic well-being and quality of life," said Christen Smith, senior vice president, U.S.

Minister Gould announces funding for projects for the social inclusion and well-being of vulnerable children and youth

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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Vulnerable adults, families, children and youth have been among those most negatively impacted.

Key Points: 
  • Vulnerable adults, families, children and youth have been among those most negatively impacted.
  • As a result, many children and youth have struggled with social isolation.
  • Today, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, announced up to $24.9 million in funding for 17 projects that will ensure programs supporting social inclusion and the well-being of vulnerable children and youth are available in communities across Canada.
  • Eligible organizations could apply for up to $3 million in funding for multi-year projects up to five years in duration.

ICF Announces New Executive Leadership Roles

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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RESTON, Va., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ICF (NASDAQ: ICFI), a global consulting and technology services provider, today announced that Mark Lee has been named chief technology executive, and Jennifer Welham will lead ICF's health, human services and workforce business.

Key Points: 
  • Previously, Lee served as the executive vice president of ICF's public sector business where he successfully integrated several technology acquisitions and added over 1,000 new technologists to the firm.
  • Welham has been named Healthcare Industry Executive of the Year by WashingtonExec.
  • Lee has been with ICF for 25 years and has held many leadership roles across the company's public sector business, including previously serving as the head of business development and the disaster management division.
  • Lee was recognized by WashingtonExec as a "Top Public Sector Leader to Watch" in both 2020 and 2021.