Administration of Children & Families (ACF) Biography
- Position:
- None Found to the question "Is the ACLU Good for America?"
- Reasoning:
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No position found as of Sep. 2005
- Description:
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“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 Mission,” ACF website (accessed Oct. 18, 2007)
- Mission:
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“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 individuals, front-line service providers, communities, American Indian tribes, Native communities, states, and Congress that enable solutions which transcend traditional agency boundaries;
- Services planned, reformed, and integrated to improve needed access;
- And a strong commitment to working with people with developmental disabilities, refugees, and migrants to address their needs, strengths, and abilities.
“ACF Mission,” ACF website (accessed Oct. 18, 2007)
- Other:
- Federal agency
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