The Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) is a part of the Administration for Children and Families, under the Department of Health and Human Services, and is administered by a commissioner who is a presidential appointee. ACYF is divided into two bureaus-- the Children's Bureau and the Family & Youth Services Bureau-- each of which is responsible for different issues involving children, youth and families and a cross-cutting unit responsible for research and evaluation. The ACYF Federal programs provide financial assistance to states, community-based organizations, and academic institutions to provide services, carry out research and demonstration activities, and undertake training, technical assistance and information dissemination.
The Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) administers the major federal programs that support:
- Social services that promote the positive growth and development of children and youth and their families
- Protective services and shelter for children and youth in at-risk situations
- Adoption for children with special needs.
Find interesting publications about aerospace and space exploration in this collection. Whether you are interested in space launch vehicles, extraterrestrial research, or colorful photos taken from space telescopes and cameras, we have something for you.
Are you looking for publications relating to religious freedoms, human rights, and geographical information about the country of Africa?
This GPO collection featuring the topic of Africa covers publications directly related to Africa, but also covers religious freedoms, human rights, updated Social Security reports from around the world, Mineral Yearbook Area Reports that feature Africa , and selected volumes of The World Factbook can be found here as well as key military policy resources that involve strategic alliances with Africa.
February is when Black History Month is celebrated annually in the United States and is a particularly appropriate time for all of us to reflect on the many contributions African-Americans have made to the American way of life. This collection of publications covers the gamut of the African American experience from slavery to military service, civil rights and elected office.
