Mission Statement
The Children’s Bureau (CB) advances the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families by strengthening child welfare systems, supporting prevention and family stability, and promoting safe, permanent homes. As part of the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), CB advances ACYF and ACF priorities through federal leadership, partnership, oversight, and resources.
Program Description
CB has the primary responsibility for administering federal programs that support state child welfare services. With an annual budget of almost $12 billion, CB provides support and guidance to programs that focus on:
- Strengthening families and preventing child abuse and neglect
- Protecting children when abuse or neglect has occurred
- Ensuring that every child and youth has a permanent family or family connection
Program Administration
To achieve its goals, CB participates in a variety of projects, including:
- Providing guidance on federal law, policy and program regulations
- Funding essential services, helping states and tribes operate every aspect of their child welfare systems
- Supporting innovation through competitive, peer-reviewed grants for research and program development
- Offering training and technical assistance to improve child welfare service delivery
- Monitoring child welfare services to help states and tribes achieve positive outcomes for children and families
- Sharing research to help child welfare professionals improve their services
Structure
CB comprises the following eight divisions and teams that work to support its mission:
- Division of Child Welfare Capacity Building
- Division of Performance Measurement and Improvement
- Division of Policy
- Division of Program Implementation
- Division of Program Innovation
- Division of State Systems
- Office on Child Abuse and Neglect
- Regional Program Units
Visit the Children's Bureau Organization Structure for more information