About Region 5

The Administration for Children and Families, part of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, brings together in one organization, the broad range of Federal programs that address the needs of children and families. These programs are at the heart of the Federal effort to strengthen families and to assist all children to succeed by bringing new ideas, insights, and leadership directly to bear on the issues that impact the lives of all Americans.

The Administration for Children and Families has offices in Washington, D.C. It also has ten (10) regional offices, such as Region V, to serve local areas throughout the United States. Regional offices oversee the administration of programs, which include: the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Tribal TANF, Head Start, Child Support Enforcement, Foster Care, Child Welfare, Adoption Assistance, Child Care, Runaway and Homeless Youth and Developmental Disabilities.

The ACF regional offices oversee the programmatic and financial management of ACF programs in the region and provide guidance to grantees and various entities responsible for administering these programs. All regional offices represent ACF to state, county, city, and tribal governments, grantees, and public and private organizations in the region.

Service Area

ACF Region 5 serves Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

Visit the Region 5 states' home pages by selecting the following links:

 Illinois | Indiana | Michigan | Minnesota | Ohio | Wisconsin

Profile

• 6 States
• 35 Federally Recognized Tribes
• 209 Head Start Grantees
• 82 Runaway and Homeless Grants

Organization

The ACF regional offices oversee the programmatic and financial management of ACF programs in the region and provide guidance to grantees and various entities responsible for administering these programs. All regional offices represent ACF to state, county, city, and tribal governments, grantees, and public and private organizations in the region.

Functional Statement

Office of the Regional Administrator (KD5A)
Office of Family Self-Sufficiency Programs (KD5C)
Office of Family and Child Development Programs (KD5D)

Office of the Regional Administrator (KD5A)

The Office of the Regional Administrator [65 FR 8173-74, 02/17/00] is headed by an Administrator, who reports to the Assistant Secretary for Children and Families through the Director, Office of Regional Operations. In addition, the Office of the Regional Administrator has a Deputy Regional Administrator. The Office is responsible for the Administration for Children and Families' key national goals and priorities. It represents ACF's regional interests, concerns, and relationships within the Department and among other Federal agencies, and focuses on State agency culture change, more effective partnerships, collaborative relationships and improved customer service. The Office provides executive leadership and direction to state, county, city, and tribal governments, as well as public and private local grantees to ensure effective and efficient program and financial management. It ensures that these entities conform to federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures governing the programs, and exercises all delegated authorities and responsibilities for oversight of the programs.

The Office takes action to approve state plans and submits its recommendations to the Assistant Secretary for Children and Families concerning state plan disapproval. The Office contributes to the development of national policy based on regional perspectives for all ACF programs. It oversees ACF operations and the management of ACF regional staff; coordinates activities across regional programs; coordinates Hub initiatives and operations; and assures that goals and objectives are carried out. The Office alerts the Assistant Secretary for Children and Families to problems and issues that may have significant regional, hub or national impact. It represents ACF at the regional level in executive communications within ACF, with the HHS Regional Director, other HHS operating divisions, other federal agencies, and public or private local organizations representing children and families. ...more