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Recent News
On National Coming Out Day, Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Requiring Organizations That Care for Homeless Youth to Complete LGBT Competency Training
Administration Seeks Public Input on Improving Access to Child Care
HHS’s Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is seeking input from the public and interested stakeholders on strategies to improve access to high-quality, affordable child care in the U.S.