ACF

Administration for Children and Families -- ACF is responsible for some 60 programs that promote the economic and social well-being of children, families and communities. Administers the state-federal welfare program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, providing assistance to an estimated 4 million persons, including 3 million children. Administers the national child support enforcement system, collecting some $23.0 billion in FY 2005 in payments from non-custodial parents. Administers the Head Start program, serving more than 900,000 pre-school children. Provides funds to assist low-income families in paying for child care, and supports state programs to support foster care and provide adoption assistance. Funds programs to prevent child abuse and domestic violence. Established: 1991, bringing together several already-existing programs. Headquarters: Washington, D.C. Web site:

http://www.acf.hhs.gov/

  • Employees -- 1,280
  • Acting Assistant Secretary for Children and Families (Acting) -- Daniel Schneider
  • FY 2007 Budget -- $47.0 billion
 
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