What is the ACF HHS gov?

The Administration for Children & Families (ACF) is a division of the Department of Health & Human Services. ACF promotes the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals and communities. Empower families and individuals to increase their economic independence and productivity.

What does the Administration for Children & families do?

The Administration for Children and Families funds state, territory, local, and tribal organizations to provide family assistance (welfare), child support, child care, Head Start, child welfare, and other programs relating to children and families.

What are ACF grants?

ACF offers funding for a variety of competitive and mandatory grant programs serving families, children, individuals and communities. We award billions of dollars in competitive, discretionary grants designed to promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities.

How is the ACF funded?

FUNDING OVERVIEW ACF funds both discretionary and mandatory grant programs. ACF mandatory grant awards to State, Tribal and Territorial governments comprise approximately 80% of ACF grant funds. The remaining 20% of the grant funds are awarded through discretionary grants.

Where can I find information on ACF grants?

ACF’s wide breadth of programming funds an array of activities that support the economic and social well-being of people throughout the country. HHS Grants Forecast is no longer an active website. You can locate existing and updated forecast information on Grants.gov. Learn about the application process for ACF grants and funding.

Who is the administrator for ACF Region 2?

Joyce A. Thomas is the Regional Administrator for the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) in Region 2. The Region includes New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and… Erin McDonald, PhD, MPP, is the Regional Administrator for the Administration for Children and…

Where can I find the HHS grants forecast?

HHS Grants Forecast is no longer an active website. You can locate existing and updated forecast information on Grants.gov. Learn about the application process for ACF grants and funding. Review post-award requirements for ACF’s two types of grants: discretionary and mandatory.

Who is the Chief Information Officer for HHS?

Debbie Powell currently serves as the acting associate commissioner and the deputy associate commissioner for the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). In December of 2016, Sebrina Blake joined HHS as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Administration of Children and Families.