Trafficking Victim Certification Form Gets Extension
Published Date: 4/29/2025
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The Administration for Children and Families wants to keep using the form that helps adult victims of human trafficking get certified for another three years. This means adults affected by trafficking can continue to get the support they need without interruption. The extension keeps things running smoothly until April 2028, with no new costs involved.
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Adult Trafficking Certification Form Extended
If you are an adult victim of human trafficking, the Administration for Children and Families is extending the Request for Certification of Adult Victims of Human Trafficking form (OMB #0970-0454) for 3 more years so you can continue to get certification-based support without interruption through April 30, 2028. The extension continues use of the form that previously expired April 30, 2025 and involves no new costs.
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