US Speakloud Forum

The Office of Early Childhood Development (ECD) will act as a catalyst to create collective impact and support early learning and care of our nation's children and their families.

The Children's Bureau (CB) focuses on improving the lives of children and families through programs that reduce child abuse and neglect, increase the number of adoptions, and strengthen foster care.

The Family and Youth Services Bureau supports the organizations and communities that work every day to reduce the risk of youth homelessness, adolescent pregnancy and domestic violence.

The Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) oversees major federal programs that  provide financial assistance to states, community-based organizations, and academic institutions to provide services, carry out research and demonstration activities, and manage training, technical assistance and information dissemination. Main Address:
330 C St., SW
Washington, DC 20201

Phone Number:
1-202-401-9200

The Office of Child Care supports low-income working families through child care financial assistance and promotes children's learning by improving the quality of early care and education and afterschool programs.

The Administration for Children and Families funds 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.

Website:
www.acf.hhs.gov

OCSE partners with federal, state, tribal and local governments and others to promote parental responsibility so that children receive support from both parents even when they live in separate households.

OFA administers several key federal grant programs, including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Tribal programs, Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood, and Health Profession Opportunity Grants.

The Center for Parent Information and Resources offers information for children and young people with disabilities under 22 years of age. Website: https://www.parentcenterhub.org  Phone Number:
1-973-642-8100