ACF is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, a federal agency dedicated to promoting the economic and social well-being of children, families, and communities. ACF administers funding, policy guidance, and direct support programs that address homelessness, child welfare, youth services, and family stability. Key offerings include national hotlines and helplines, runaway and homeless youth programs, and child care and early learning initiatives. A resources on this site is ACF’s centralized hotline directory connecting families to crisis assistance, housing support, and safety resources.
