Tribal Family Support Program Gets Fresh Planning Guidelines
Published Date: 5/27/2025
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Summary
The Administration for Children and Families is updating the rules for the Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program. These changes help tribes better plan and assess their community needs to support moms and little kids. The updates extend approval for three more years, keeping the program running smoothly without extra costs or delays.
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Tribal MIECHV Guidance Revised
The Administration for Children and Families is requesting revisions to the Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program Implementation Plan Guidance and the Community Needs and Readiness Assessment (CNRA) Guidance (OMB #0970-0611). These updates are intended to help tribes better plan and assess community needs to support mothers and young children.
Three-Year OMB Approval Extension Requested
ACF is requesting a 3-year extension of OMB approval for the Tribal MIECHV Implementation Plan Guidance and CNRA Guidance (OMB #0970-0611), whose current expiration date is June 30, 2026. The extension is intended to keep the program operating for three more years without added costs or delays.
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