The Administration for Children & Families (ACF) is an operating division of the Department of Health and Human Services. We promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities by providing federal leadership, partnership and resources for the compassionate and effective delivery of human services.
To achieve our mission, ACF administers more than 60 programs and provides funding to various entities including states, tribes, education institutions, non-profit, and for-profit organizations through grants and cooperative agreements. Through these partnerships, ACF provides critical assistance to vulnerable populations and helps families achieve prosperity and independence.
ACF programs aim to:
- Empower families and individuals to increase their economic independence and productivity
- Encourage strong, healthy, supportive communities that have a positive impact on quality of life and the development of children
- Create partnerships with front-line service providers, states, localities and tribal communities to identify and implement solutions that transcend traditional program boundaries
- Improve access to services through planning, reform and integration
- Address the needs, strengths and abilities of vulnerable populations including refugees and migrants