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Children's Bureau, 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 front-line service providers, states, localities, and tribal communities, to identify and implement solutions that transcend traditional program boundaries; •services planned, reformed, and integrated to improve needed access; and •a strong commitment to working with vulnerable populations including people with developmental disabilities, refugees, and migrants, to address their needs, strengths, and abilities.

Contact Information

Children's Bureau, ACF, HHS
370 L'Enfant Promenade, S.W.
Washington DC 20201

Phone: 202-205-8618
Fax: 202-260-9345
Website: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb/

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