On March 11, 2021, the $1.9 trillion pandemic rescue plan, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, was signed into law. This resource answers frequently asked questions, providing information on the legislation, specifically the provisions related to emergency funding for the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program and the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). Prevent Child Abuse America is committed to helping states understand the complexities of these funds and the opportunity to utilize these dollars at the state and local levels to support families.
If we are to achieve our prevention aims, we must prioritize all children and families in both policy and budgetary decisions. By enacting the recommendations outlined in this document, we’ll make sure that children and families can keep moving forward, even during this difficult time.
Healthy Families America helps parents develop their personal resources to improve family functioning, strengthen the parent-child relationship, promote child well-being, and prevent adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
What is Healthy Families America’s impact on children? Our research says its both significant and positive.
