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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- National Runaway Switchboard Offers a confidential toll free hotline for teens and parents. 24 hours a day.
- Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) 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.
- Child Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE) Responsible for providing scientific consultation, coordination, executive direction, and support for the implementation of short- and long-term research agendas.
- Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Responsible for federal programs which promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities.
- Handbook on Child Support Enforcement 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.