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Administration on Children, Youth and Families, ACF,HHS

Mission statement:

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities. ACF programs aim to achieve the following: * families and individuals empowered to increase their own economic independence and productivity; * strong, healthy, supportive communities that have a positive impact on the quality of life and the development of children; * partnerships with individuals, front-line service providers, communities, American Indian tribes, Native communities, states, and Congress that enable solutions which transcend traditional agency boundaries; * services planned, reformed, and integrated to improve needed access; * and a strong commitment to working with people with developmental disabilities, refugees, and migrants to address their needs, strengths, and abilities.

Contact Information:

Administration on Children, Youth and Families, ACF,HHS
370 L'Enfant Promenade, S.W.
Washington DC 20447

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

Phone number(s):

(202) 205-8347
(202) 401-9215 Public Affairs Office

Fax number:

(202) 205-9721

Related topics:

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• CHILDREN
• FAMILY AND SOCIAL ISSUES
• MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH

NWHIC record number O-4