Element 2, Column A
Number of children

Definition: The total unduplicated number of children assisted during the report period.
Data Standards
Missing Standard
Required
Out of Range Standard
Accepts 1 -- 999,999
Internal Consistency Standard
This element must be:
  • Greater than or equal to 1(A)
  • Equal to the sum of 2(B) through 2(L)
  • Equal to the sum of 3(A) and 4(A)
Field Size: 6
Format: Numeric (no comma)
Guidance: Aggregate data for the ACF-800 are required to be total, unduplicated counts of the State or territory's CCDF caseload. Therefore, each child must be counted only once during the reporting period. Count each child assisted once even if a child has exited and re-entered the program or has had multiple provider types.
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