Education Family and Social Services
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Education, family, and social services support American families through every life stage. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, promotes economic and social well-being by funding programs like welfare, child care, foster care, adoption, and child support for vulnerable populations.
Child Welfare and Family Assistance
ACF’s Children’s Bureau improves child safety, permanency, and well-being through federal funding for state child welfare systems, preventing abuse, supporting foster care, and promoting adoption incentives. Programs like Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) help low-income families achieve self-sufficiency via job training, work support, and family stabilization.
Early Childhood and Community Support
ACF addresses youth homelessness, runaway services, family violence prevention, and refugee resettlement. It fosters healthy communities, early childhood development, and disaster recovery aid, partnering with states, tribes, and nonprofits to empower families and reduce dependency.
Broader Impacts
From Head Start education to responsible fatherhood initiatives, ACF builds strong families and productive communities, ensuring access to services for children, youth, and individuals nationwide.
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