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![Commissioner Hovland pictured with elders](https://webharvest.gov/congress115th/20190108195250im_/https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/styles/acf_home/public/ana/commissioner_hovland_isleta.jpg?itok=rJ9Nkruo)
Celebrating Resiliency and Sovereignty this Native American Heritage Month
Here at the Administration for Native Americans (ANA), we have made it a priority to acknowledge and celebrate American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month.
![Image of boy representing NRP](https://webharvest.gov/congress115th/20190108195250im_/https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/styles/acf_home/public/assets/boy_looking_down.jpg?itok=5kGvEWW0)
Defining and Counting Youth Homelessness
Resources on defining and counting youth homelessness
![Three teenage girls hugging and smiling](https://webharvest.gov/congress115th/20190108195250im_/https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/styles/acf_home/public/cb/nam_2018_about_0.png?itok=Z52M-Jyb)
November is National Adoption Month
This year's National Adoption Month theme is "In Their Own Words: Lifting Up Youth Voices."
![Bakers kneading dough](https://webharvest.gov/congress115th/20190108195250im_/https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/styles/acf_home/public/assets/bakers_858394_0.jpg?itok=lWXEy8fj)
Dignity of Work Remains Central to Escaping Poverty
This summer, the Council of Economic Advisors highlighted the power of work as it relates to America’s social safety net. The council’s July 2018 report marks an important moment in our thinking about welfare programs -- similar to when the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program started in 1996.
![ACF leadership with Strong Families Commission Incorporated leadership and staff.](https://webharvest.gov/congress115th/20190108195250im_/https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/styles/acf_home/public/assets/20181017_131640.jpg?itok=EdkYDbru)
Putting Fathers and Families at the Center of ACF Programs
ACF is increasing its commitment to putting fathers and families at the center of our work by promoting engagement across all of our programs and doing more to support fathers in becoming more involved in their children's lives.
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Partner with FVPSA to Help Domestic Violence Survivors
FVPSA partnerships meet domestic violence victims’ needs.
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! What’s Your #1Thing?
Prevalence statistics about domestic and dating violence and link to fact sheet of ideas for promoting DVAM.
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Delivering on the Promise of Data Exchange and Interoperability
Interoperability, data integration, and data-informed decision-making are essential elements in the delivery of effective human service programs.
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Preparing Youth for Success in West Virginia
Mission West Virginia’s T.H.I.N.K. program is working to equip youth with the tools to successfully transition into adulthood and to become self-sufficient.
![Acting Assistant Secretary Steven Wagner on panel with other ACF political leadership at the 2018 APHSA summit](https://webharvest.gov/congress115th/20190108195250im_/https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/styles/acf_home/public/assets/aphsa_2018_summit.jpg?itok=RKGQwuyY)
Advancing ACF Priorities with National, State, County and Local Partners
ACF political leadership highlight priorities for engaging families at the 2018 National Health and Human Services Summit.