ACF Policies

Current as of:

This page features various ACF policies covering a range of issues and concerns.

Architectural Barriers Act

Per the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) of 1968 , facilities must be accessible if they’re designed, built, altered, or leased with federal funds. The U.S. Access Board has accessibility standards and enforces the ABA.

To file a complaint:

If you believe that an Administration for Children and Families (ACF) facility doesn’t comply with the ABA, you can file a complaint with the U.S. Access Board.

Efficient Spending Policy

As an operating division of the Department of Health and Human Services, ACF is committed to complying with OMB/HHS policies that promote efficient and effective spending of appropriated funds.

Evaluation Policy

ACF is committed to conducting and using evidence from evaluations to inform policy and practice. ACF seeks to promote rigor, relevance, transparency, independence, and ethics in the conduct of evaluations. Our evaluation policy addresses each of these principles.