The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is a division of the US Department of Health & Human Services. They promote the economic and social well-being of children, families, individuals and communities with leadership and resources for compassionate, effective delivery of human services.

ACF programs aim to:
•    Empower families and individuals to increase their economic independence and productivity
•    Encourage strong, healthy, supportive communities that have a positive impact on quality of life and the development of children
•    Create partnerships with front-line service providers, states, localities and tribal communities to identify and implement solutions that transcend traditional program boundaries
•    Improve access to services through planning, reform and integration
•    Address the needs, strengths and abilities of vulnerable populations including people with developmental disabilities, refugees and migrants
•    Children, youth, families, individuals and communities who are resilient, safe, healthy, and economically secure
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The mission of the ACF is to foster health and well-being by providing federal leadership, partnership and resources for the compassionate and effective delivery of human services
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Values 
•    Dedication to promoting hope and opportunity for those in need of human services
•    Excellence in performance, exemplified by innovations and solutions that are anchored in available evidence, build knowledge and transcend boundaries
•    Professionalism in the manner in which they provide services, the attitude brought, the relationships built, and their commitment to the mission of the Administration for Children and Families
•    Integrity of the Administration for Children and Families as an organization, personified in ethical conduct by all
•    Stewardship of the resources entrusted to them by the people of the United States and accountability for and transparency in their actions as public servants
•    Respect for those they serve, whom they work and partner with