Category Archives: Foster Care

Hi,I am interested in learning more about ACF

Posted on September 21, 2013 by admin • 4 Comments

Q) Hi,I am interested in learning more about ACF.
I was wondering if you had any job openings? I am currently one semester from my Associate in Human Service Degree and a LPN. Thank you

A) For information on Administration for the Welfare of Children and Families please visit their website at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/. This agency also has local offices for which you can enquire about employment. You can find information about their local offices here http://www.acf.hhs.gov/about/offices

WIC Program information and State Contacts

Posted on September 5, 2013 by admin • 0 Comments

Click for – WIC State Agency Office List Click for WIC Farmers Market State Agency Office List The WIC target population are low-income, nutritionally at risk: Pregnant women (through pregnancy and up to 6 weeks after birth or after pregnancy ends). Breastfeeding women (up to infant’s 1st birthday) Nonbreastfeeding postpartum women (up to 6 months after the… Continue Reading

Administration for the Welfare of Children and Families (ACF)

Posted on May 20, 2013 by admin • 2 Comments

The Administration for the Welfare of Children and Families (ACF) is an agency in the Department of Health and Human Services whose mission is to promote the economic and social wellbeing of America’s most vulnerable populations and communities. ACF’s programs serve a wide variety of groups, including individuals and families with low income, refugees, Native… Continue Reading

Foster Care Program

Posted on May 19, 2013 by admin • 3 Comments

Through the title IV-E Foster Care program, the Children’s Bureau supports states (plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico) provide board and care payments for eligible children who are under the supervision of the state and placed in foster family homes or childcare institutions that are safe and licensed. The program is authorized by… Continue Reading