ACF

Proposed Rule to Restore Flexibility in Child Care and Development Fund

The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families has proposed amending the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) regulations. This proposed rule aims to reduce costs and burden for states and territories by rescinding specific requirements from a March 2024 final rule, including limits on family co-payments and provider payment methods.

Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule Update

The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) is issuing an interim final rule to remove a provision from its Foundational Rule that prevented sharing immigration status information of potential sponsors with law enforcement. This change aligns the regulation with federal statute.

ACF Withdraws Direct Final Rule on Name Change

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is withdrawing a direct final rule that made technical updates to Title 45 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Chapter III. The rule is being withdrawn because the agency received significant adverse comments.

ACF Seeks Public Comment on Indian Child Welfare Act Assistance

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is seeking public comment on technical assistance related to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). The comments will inform ACF's work to meet new requirements under Public Law 118-258, focusing on removing burdens for State and Tribal title IV-B agencies and improving the Court Improvement Program.

Head Start Rescinds COVID-19 Mitigation Policy Requirement

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is issuing a direct final rule to remove the requirement for Head Start programs to have a COVID-19 mitigation policy. This rule rescinds a provision from a January 2023 rule and aims to reduce regulatory burdens.

LIHEAP Quarterly Reports Submission for OMB Review

The Children and Families Administration has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Quarterly Reports. This notice opens a 20-day public comment period.

Proposed Collection for Child Care Fund Consumer Education

The Administration for Children and Families is proposing to collect information for the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) consumer education website and reports of serious injuries and death. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) number for this collection is 0970-0473.

OMB Review for Central Authority Payment Service New Collection

The Children and Families Administration has submitted a new collection, the Central Authority Payment Service, for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review. This notice is open for public comment until April 9, 2026.

Proposed Information Collection: Income Withholding for Support

The Administration for Children and Families has proposed a new information collection activity related to income withholding for support. This notice opens a public comment period for stakeholders to provide feedback on the proposed collection.

Submission for OMB Review; Generic Performance Progress Report

The Children and Families Administration has submitted a generic performance progress report for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review. This notice opens a 30-day public comment period, closing on April 13, 2026.