Programs

The Seattle Regional Office administers funding for the following ACF Programs:

• Child Care

  Child Care funds assist states in subsidizing the cost of child care for low-income families in which parents are working or pursuing education or training.

 

• Child Support Enforcement

  Child Support Enforcement funds help states enforce child support payments, establish paternity, and issue support orders according to state laws.

 

• Child Welfare

  Child Welfare funds support state efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect, preserve families, and facilitate adoption and foster care placement.

 

• Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB)

  The Bureau promotes positive outcomes for children, youth, and families by supporting a wide range of comprehensive services and collaborations at the local, Tribal, State, and national levels.

 

• Grants Management

  Grants Management works with the Region 10 program teams to carry out grant administration.

 

• Head Start/Early Head Start

  Head Start/Early Head Start funds help local organizations provide child and family development programs for children age 0 to 5 and their families, with an emphasis on school readiness.
• Head Start Training & Technical Assistance
  The Training & Technical Assistance team supports Head Start and Early Head Start Grantees in identifying and fulfilling training needs.

• Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)

  TANF funds help states provide temporary assistance to families with children when parents or other responsible relatives cannot provide for the family's basic needs.

 

• Tribal Programs

  Tribal programs support Native American organizations in providing ACF services to their communities.