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The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is a federal agency funding 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.

Actual services are provided by state, county, city and tribal governments, and public and private local agencies. ACF assists these organizations through funding, policy direction, and information services.


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 Spotlight
Earned Income Tax Credit
Awareness Day

Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day - Jan. 27, 2012

For the 2011 tax year, families can receive substantial refunds, depending on the number of dependents in their household, through the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and other refundable tax credits.

Find out if you qualify for the EITC call 1-800-TAX-1040.

Find a nearest Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site for FREE tax preparation, call 1-800-906-9887.


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HHS releases more than $863 million to help low-income households with energy costs stay safe and healthy
arrow Dec 22, 2011
HHS releases more than $845 million to states to help low-income households with energy costs
arrow Dec 19, 2011
HHS continues Head Start quality push, notifies grantees selected to compete for continued funding
arrow Dec 14, 2011
Latest Child Maltreatment Report shows decrease in victims of child abuse and neglect

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