Administration for Children and Families

A division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that promotes the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities.

CCI Score

50.15

-0.24% May 31

Latest Event

HHS Restructuring: Mass Layoffs Impact ACF

HHS announced a major restructuring to align with Trump’s executive order, resulting in mass layoffs across its agencies, including the Administration for Children and Families. The effort aims to cut costs by reducing administrative overhead and DEI-related spending, impacting worker security and essential family services.

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Administration for Children and Families is currently rated as a Leader.

+45 to +100 CCI Score

Companies in this range actively lead the fight against authoritarianism by rejecting oppressive practices and championing democratic values. They implement robust policies, engage in transparent governance, and drive initiatives that set the standard for corporate responsibility.

Latest Events

APR

01

2025

HHS Restructuring: Mass Layoffs Impact ACF
-55.00

HHS announced a major restructuring to align with Trump’s executive order, resulting in mass layoffs across its agencies, including the Administration for Children and Families. The effort aims to cut costs by reducing administrative overhead and DEI-related spending, impacting worker security and essential family services.
JAN

08

2025

ACF Releases 2023 Child Maltreatment Report
76.91

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under HHS, released the 2023 Child Maltreatment Report, highlighting a continued decline in child abuse and neglect and announcing new initiatives including a National Technical Assistance Center to further prevent maltreatment and support affected families.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

April 2

The release of the annual Child Maltreatment Report underscores ACF's commitment to safeguarding vulnerable populations. The report and additional initiatives to enhance reporting, intervention, and economic support for families represent proactive public policy measures that protect children and marginalized communities, aligning with anti-authoritarian, progressive values.

HHS and ACF Just Released The 2023 Child Maltreatment Report!
OCT

06

2023

Historic Child Welfare Package Announced by ACF
67.80

The Administration for Children and Families, working under the Biden-Harris administration, unveiled a comprehensive child welfare reform package. The new rules aim to streamline licensing for kinship caregivers, ensure safe placements for LGBTQI+ children in foster care, and expand access to legal representation for children and caregivers. These reforms are designed to promote equity, inclusion, and enhanced support for marginalized communities.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

April 2

The reforms announced by ACF mark a decisive political action aimed at protecting vulnerable and marginalized groups. By easing licensing for kinship caregivers, safeguarding LGBTQI+ children, and expanding legal access, the policy advances progressive, inclusive values. This represents strong public and political behavior that aligns with anti-fascist and equity-driven objectives.

HHS Announces Historic Child Welfare Package to Expand Support and Equity in Child Welfare System – Strong Heroes
SEP

28

2023

ACF Final Rule Eases Kinship Placement Barriers
67.65

On September 28, 2023, the Administration for Children and Families published a final rule that allows Title IV-E agencies to create separate, less burdensome licensing requirements for kinship providers, aiming to increase kin placements and improve outcomes for children in the welfare system.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

April 2

The rule is a progressive reform aimed at reducing bureaucratic barriers for kinship providers. By facilitating easier access to foster care placements with relatives or close community members, the policy supports vulnerable children and promotes inclusive social welfare measures, aligning with anti-authoritarian and progressive values.

Child Welfare Updates: New Rule Regarding Kinship Placements
SEP

27

2023

ACF Launches Landmark Foster Care Reforms
67.63

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) announced a historic package of regulatory actions aimed at advancing equity in the child welfare system. The new rules simplify the process for kinship caregivers to become foster care providers, protect LGBTQI+ youth from mistreatment in foster care, and expand access to legal services for families in need.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

April 2

The regulatory package represents a robust commitment to advancing social equity and protecting marginalized communities, particularly vulnerable children in foster care, kinship caregivers, and LGBTQI+ youth. These measures counter authoritarian neglect and align with progressive values by dismantling systemic inequities in child welfare.

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Support Children and Families in Foster Care
MAR

24

2023

ACF and Department of Labor Sign MOA to Combat Child Labor Exploitation
72.29

The Administration for Children and Families, in collaboration with the Department of Labor, signed a Memorandum of Agreement to enhance coordination, share information, and strengthen enforcement efforts against child labor exploitation, reinforcing protections for vulnerable children.
+90

Public and Political Behavior

April 2

The MOA demonstrates robust interagency collaboration to advance public policy measures safeguarding vulnerable populations. By reinforcing enforcement and coordination, ACF is taking clear, progressive action that supports anti-authoritarian, worker- and child-protection goals.

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services announce additional steps to tackle child labor violations, strengthen coordination
+90

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 2

By formalizing processes to identify and investigate child labor violations, the agreement advances labor rights and human protections. This proactive step supports anti-exploitative practices, ensuring that vulnerable children are shielded from labor exploitation.

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services announce additional steps to tackle child labor violations, strengthen coordination
JAN

26

2023

ACF Launches Forced Labor Working Group
53.74

During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, ACF announced the establishment of a Joint Forced Labor Working Group to develop tools and resources for preventing, identifying, and addressing forced labor in healthcare and public health supply chains.
+60

Public and Political Behavior

April 2

ACF's initiative to form a working group during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month demonstrates proactive public engagement in addressing forced labor—a key issue linked to worker exploitation and authoritarian practices. This action underscores their commitment to transparency and ethical public policy.

ACF Announces New Public-Private Working Group to Address Forced Labor ...
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 2

By establishing a working group to combat forced labor, ACF is directly advancing labor rights and human rights practices. This effort is critical to protecting vulnerable workers from exploitation, aligning with progressive, anti-authoritarian values.

ACF Announces New Public-Private Working Group to Address Forced Labor ...
+75

Supply Chain Ethics

April 2

The initiative’s focus on addressing forced labor within supply chains promotes ethical sourcing and corporate responsibility. This measure helps mitigate exploitation risks in the healthcare and public health sectors, bolstering social justice and accountability.

ACF Announces New Public-Private Working Group to Address Forced Labor ...