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Dear Reader:
I am pleased to present the Administration for Children and Families' (ACF) FY 2004 Annual Performance Plan and the FY 2002 Annual Performance Report as required by the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA). you will learn where ACF stands in meeting a broad range of challenging goals that are directed toward improving child and family well-being by fostering independence and strengthening families. ACF's programs are carried out through partnership with the State, Territorial, local and Tribal governments, and with private, non-profit, faith-and community-based grantees.
The performance plan and report feature a comprehensive set of measures and outcomes in fifteen major areas providing results-oriented information that enables ACF to share with stakeholders its progress toward achieving four strategic goals:
• Increase economic independence and productivity for families,
• Improve healthy development, safety and well-being of children and youth,
• Increase the health and prosperity of communities and Tribes, and
• Manage resources to improve performance
Wade F. Horn, Ph.D.
Assistant Secretary
or Children and Families
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