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The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is a division of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It is headed by the Assistant Secretary for Children and Families, which since 2001 has been Dr. Wade F. Horn. It has a $47 billion budget for 65 programs that target children, youth and families.* These programs include assistance with welfare, child support enforcement, adoption assistance, foster care, child care, and child abuse.
Mission statement
"The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), within the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), provides national leadership and creates opportunities for families to lead economically and socially productive lives. ACF's programs are designed to help children to develop into healthy adults and communities to become more prosperous and supportive of their members." *
Major Goals
"ACF is responsible for federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals and communities. ACF programs aim to achieve the following:
- families and individuals empowered to increase their own economic independence and productivity;
- strong, healthy, supportive communities that have a positive impact on the quality of life and the development of children;
- partnerships with individuals, front-line service providers, communities, American Indian tribes, Native communities, states, and Congress that enable solutions which transcend traditional agency boundaries;
- services planned, reformed, and integrated to improve needed access;
- a strong commitment to working with people with developmental disabilities, refugees, and migrants to address their needs, strengths, and abilities." *
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ACF Press Room - Current news on child welfare provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families.
Meta Description: [ ACF News ]
Administration for Children and Families - Responsible for federal programs which promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities.
Meta Description: [ This page opens the window to information on the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). ]
Child Care Bureau - Dedicated to enhancing the quality, affordability, and supply of child care available for all families and administers Federal funds to assist low income families.
Meta Description: [ The Child Care Bureau administers Federal funds to States, Territories and Tribes to assist low income families in accessing quality child care for children. ]
Child Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE) - Responsible for providing scientific consultation, coordination, executive direction, and support for the implementation of short- and long-term research agendas.
Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) - Dedicated to supporting young people and strengthening families by providing runaway and homeless youth service grants to local communities; the Bureau also funds research and demonstration projects.
Meta Description: [ Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) - Provides national leadership on youth and family issues. ]
Handbook on Child Support Enforcement - The handbook has the basic steps to follow to establish paternity and obtain a support order, and to collect the support due, whether you are working with your State or local CSE Program or your own attorney.
Head Start - The child development program that has served low-income children and their families since 1965.
Meta Description: [ Head Start Information and Publication Center supports the innovative early childhood development program, sponsored by the federal government, for preschool children, birth to age five, from low-income families. The program's focus is ensuring children begin school ready to learn. The informatio... ]
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - Federally-funded program to help eligible low income households meet their home heating and/or cooling needs.
Meta Description: [ Federal Home Page for the Low Income Home Energy
Assistance Program (LIHEAP) administered by the U.S. Office of Community Services,
Administration for Children and Families, HHS. LIHEAP is a block grant program
that provides energy assistance to help eligible low income households meet thei... ]
National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information - Established by Congress in 1974. The Clearinghouse provides information products and technical assistance services to help professionals locate information related to child abuse and neglect and related child welfare issues.
Meta Description: [ Child Welfare Information Gateway connects professionals and concerned citizens to practical, timely, and essential information on programs, research, legislation, and statistics to promote the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families. ]
National Runaway Switchboard - Offers a confidential toll free hotline for teens and parents. 24 hours a day.
Meta Description: [ Are you having problems at home? Are you thinking about running away? Have you already run away and need to find a place to stay, food, clothing, legal or medical assistance? Being a teenager isnÃt easy. WeÃre here 24 hours a day. WeÃre confidential and free. ]
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