Administration for Children and Families Health and Human Services Departments Executive Branch Government United States

Administration for Children and Families Health and Human Services Departments Executive Branch Government United States

Administration for Children and Families

The Administration for Children and Families is responsible for some 60 programs which provide services and assistance to needy children and families, administers the new state-federal welfare program, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, administers the national child support enforcement system, and the Head Start program, provides funds to assist low-income families in paying for child care, and supports state programs to provide for foster care and adoption assistance.

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- The handbook has the basic steps to follow to establish paternity and obtain a support order, and to collect the support due, whether you are working with your State or local CSE Program or your own attorney.
- Established by Congress in 1974. The Clearinghouse provides information products and technical assistance services to help professionals locate information related to child abuse and neglect and related child welfare issues.
- Offers a confidential toll free hotline for teens and parents. 24 hours a day.
- Dedicated to supporting young people and strengthening families by providing runaway and homeless youth service grants to local communities; the Bureau also funds research and demonstration projects.
- Responsible for federal programs which promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities.
- Dedicated to enhancing the quality, affordability, and supply of child care available for all families and administers Federal funds to assist low income families.
- Current news on child welfare provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families.
- Federally-funded program to help eligible low income households meet their home heating and/or cooling needs.
- The child development program that has served low-income children and their families since 1965.
- Responsible for providing scientific consultation, coordination, executive direction, and support for the implementation of short- and long-term research agendas.

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