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This Final Rule converts the previously issued Investigations of Child Abuse and Neglect IFR, that was published on November 27, 2024, with an effective date of December 27, 2024, and public comment concluding on January 27, 2025. The purpose of the Investigations rule is to outline ACF’s procedures, in certain applicable states, to investigate and substantiate child abuse and neglect (CA/N) allegations involving staff employed by the Unaccompanied Alien Children Bureau affiliated grantees and contractors, and implement actions responsive to such investigations (e.g., related to staff employment). The Final Rule would apply only to situations in states that do not conduct CA/N investigations of individuals who may be working in such facilities.