Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Funding and Resources

Provides training and technical assistance to enhance the social and emotional well-being and improve outcomes for children and families impacted by substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders and child abuse or neglect. Supports agencies and professionals in developing policies, procedures, and practices that promote recovery, safety, and stability for children, youth, and parents at risk or currently involved with the justice system and for those who have experienced maltreatment, violence, and other forms of trauma.

Describes the Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) program, which combines residential treatment of substance use disorders with employment services for individuals in Kentucky, with a focus on rural, Appalachian communities with high rates of opioid use. Discusses the program structure, implementation, target populations, and services provided, including medications for opioid use disorder, recovery services, and employment and job training programs. Offers lessons learned and recommendations for implementing similar programs.

Offers free, confidential, and anonymous support to Native American individuals who are victims of domestic and sexual violence and their family members. Provides immediate support, crisis intervention, and other culturally appropriate information and services. Call or text 1-844-762-8483 to get help. An online chat option is also available on the program website. Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 a week.