Budget

The FY 2027 President’s budget request for ACF, including both mandatory and discretionary appropriations, is $66.3 billion in budget authority, a decrease of $6.1 billion from the FY 2026 enacted level.

ACF’s budget focuses on continuing the increased investments in early childhood programs, a cross-cutting effort to provide delivery of services with a whole-family approach.

ACF Congressional Justifications

ACF’s Congressional Justifications outline the agency’s funding request and priorities for each fiscal year.

ACFC Congressional Justification FY 2027
ACFC Congressional Justification FY 2026

Operating Plans

FY26 ACF Operating Plan
FY21 ACF Operating Plan
FY20 ACF Operating Plan
FY18 ACF Operating Plan
FY17 ACF Operating Plan