The Administration for Children and Families seeks to reduce the number of children requiring foster care.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) added new peer support programs to the Title-IV Prevention Services Clearinghouse, to support and equip states with evidence-based resources to help parents overcome addiction, thereby strengthening families and reducing the number of children entering foster care.
“Addiction tears families apart. Recovery brings parents home and keeps children with the families who love them,” said HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. “We are expanding proven peer support that helps parents overcome addiction, strengthens families, and keeps children out of foster care.”
“Peer support specialists are living proof that recovery is possible. Their lived experience is a powerful source of hope, connection and guidance for families working to overcome the chronic disease of addiction,” said White House Senior Advisor for Addiction Recovery and Co-Chair of the Great American Recovery Kathryn Burgum. “Peer support is a high priority for the Great American Recovery because it remains one of the biggest gaps in our recovery system.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Secretary Kennedy as he oversees new programs to support families and help Americans overcome addiction.
- For Assistant Secretary Alex Adams to be prudent as he leads the Administration for Children and Families.
- For White House Senior Advisor Kathryn Burgum as she collaborates on addiction recovery programs.
Sources: Department of Health and Human Services,
