Children's Bureau
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Children's Bureau (CB)is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families, dedicated to enhancing the safety, permanency, and well-being of children across the United States. Founded in 1912, it was the first federal agency worldwide focused solely on child welfare, initially addressing issues like infant mortality and child labor. Today, it supports states, tribes, and communities in preventing child abuse, strengthening foster care systems, and promoting adoption.
Mission
The mission of the Children's Bureau is to improve the lives of children and families by leading efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect, enhance foster care systems, and increase adoptions. It provides guidance, funding, and research to support state and tribal child welfare systems, aiming for safe, permanent homes for every child.[1]
Parent organization
The Children's Bureau operates under the Administration for Children and Families, which oversees a wide range of family and child welfare programs. Its top organization is the United States Department of Health and Human Services, responsible for national health and human services policy.[2]
Legislation
The Children's Bureau was established by the Act to Establish the Children's Bureau (1912), signed by President William Howard Taft on April 9, 1912, to investigate and report on child welfare issues.[3]
Partners
The Children's Bureau collaborates with:
- State Child Welfare Agencies for program implementation
- Tribal Child Welfare Programs for culturally responsive services[4]
- Non-profit organizations like AdoptUSKids for adoption promotion
Number of employees
The Children's Bureau has approximately 1,200 federal employees, part of the broader 1,700 staff within the Administration for Children and Families, including contractors.[5]
Organization structure
The Children's Bureau is led by an Associate Commissioner and organized into eight divisions, including policy, data, and program development, to support child welfare nationwide.
Leader
The Children's Bureau is headed by an Associate Commissioner, who advises on child welfare policy and oversees federal programs.[6]
Divisions
The divisions include:
- Policy Division for federal guidance and regulations.[7]
- Data Analytics for managing AFCARS and NCANDS systems.
- Program Innovation for developing child welfare solutions.
List of programs
The Children's Bureau oversees:
- Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS)[8]
- National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS)
- Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) initiatives
Last total enacted budget
The last total enacted budget was $11.8 billion for Fiscal Year 2024, supporting child welfare programs nationwide.[9]
Staff
The Children's Bureau employs about 1,200 federal staff, supplemented by 500 contractors within ACF, with 60% based in Washington, DC, and others in regional offices like Boston, Chicago, and San Francisco.[10]
Funding
The Children's Bureau’s funding began with $25,640 in 1912, growing to $11 million by 1939 via the Social Security Act, and reaching $11.8 billion in FY 2024 through federal appropriations and grants.[11]
Services provided
The Children's Bureau provides leadership, funding, and technical assistance to prevent child abuse, improve foster care, and promote adoption, supporting state and tribal systems with research and data.[12]
Regulations overseen
The Children's Bureau oversees regulations like 45 CFR Part 1355 (data collection) and 45 CFR Part 1356 (foster care and adoption assistance), ensuring compliance in child welfare programs.[13]
Headquarters address
The headquarters address, as listed on Google Maps, is 330 C St SW, Washington, DC 20201.
History
The Children's Bureau was founded in 1912 under President Taft to address child welfare, evolving from tackling infant mortality and child labor to modern focuses on abuse prevention and adoption, bolstered by the Social Security Act of 1935 and subsequent laws.[14]
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External links
References
- ↑ "About the Children's Bureau". Administration for Children and Families. https://www.acf.hhs.gov/cb/about.
- ↑ "About ACF". Administration for Children and Families. https://www.acf.hhs.gov/about.
- ↑ "About the Children's Bureau". Administration for Children and Families. https://www.acf.hhs.gov/cb/about.
- ↑ "Partners". Administration for Children and Families. https://www.acf.hhs.gov/cb/partners.
- ↑ "Administration for Children and Families". Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Administration_for_Children_and_Families.
- ↑ "About the Children's Bureau". Administration for Children and Families. https://www.acf.hhs.gov/cb/about.
- ↑ "About the Children's Bureau". Administration for Children and Families. https://www.acf.hhs.gov/cb/about.
- ↑ "Data & Research". Administration for Children and Families. https://www.acf.hhs.gov/cb/data-research.
- ↑ "About the Children's Bureau". Administration for Children and Families. https://www.acf.hhs.gov/cb/about.
- ↑ "Administration for Children and Families". Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Administration_for_Children_and_Families.
- ↑ "Children’s Bureau History". Administration for Children and Families. https://cb100.acf.hhs.gov.
- ↑ "Children's Bureau". Administration for Children and Families. https://www.acf.hhs.gov/cb.
- ↑ "Electronic Code of Federal Regulations". U.S. Government Publishing Office. https://www.ecfr.gov.
- ↑ "Children’s Bureau History". Administration for Children and Families. https://cb100.acf.hhs.gov.