Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
Coverage of Administration for Children and Families (ACF) in the Nexus archive.
- Head Start Could Soon Be Overhauled. Here’s Exactly What Would Change.
The Trump administration proposed an overhaul of the Head Start program to cut red tape and increase flexibility for providers. While officials stated the changes would streamline requirements, advocates warn that these proposed changes may make it harder for programs to operate and could transform Head Start into looking more like commercial childcare rather than an anti-poverty service.
- America’s child care crisis needs more parental freedom — not more Washington control
The US is facing a child care crisis, with high costs and limited options for families. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is promoting reforms to give states more flexibility in childcare policy. The goal is to empower families and increase access to affordable childcare.