Legal Definitions - Administration for Children and Families

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is responsible for helping families and children in need. This includes refugees, people with disabilities, and those who have recently become legal residents of the United States.

For example, the ACF might provide financial assistance to a family who has recently arrived in the U.S. as refugees. They might also provide resources and support to a family who has a child with a developmental disability.

The ACF's goal is to help families and children become self-sufficient and successful. They do this by providing a variety of services and programs, such as job training, child care assistance, and health care services.