ACF Policies
We encourage engagement with the public and our stakeholders. To manage expectations, we've posted the guidelines of our general policies — including spending, evaluation and facilities policies — as well as digital, privacy, and link policies that apply to all ACF digital platforms and social media channels.
Find links to each policy page below. For more information about HHS policies on personally identifiable information (PII), visit www.HHS.gov/privacy.
General Policies
ACF strives to make informed policy decisions and become a model employer, with a culture that values fairness, collaboration, and high-performance.
No FEAR Act & Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
The Notification and Federal Employee Anti-discrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR Act), improves federal agency accountability for violations of the anti-discrimination and whistleblower protection laws related to employment. Learn more.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policies & Guidance
Policies and guidance on artificial intelligence (AI), which apply to all employees, contractors, and third-parties utilizing Federal information and working on behalf of ACF.
ACF Grants
The HHS Grants Policy Statement (HHS GPS) makes the general terms and conditions of HHS discretionary grant and cooperative agreement awards available in a single document.
Administrative and National Policy Requirements
Awards issued through Notices of Funding Opportunities are subject to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
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Privacy Policy
We collect no information about you, other than information automatically collected and stored, when you visit our web site unless you choose to provide that information to us.
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Digital Policies
We retain the discretion to determine which comments violate our comment policy. We also reserve the right to remove and/or not allow comments.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
For ACF staff, contractors, and third-parties working on behalf of ACF.