About Region 8

Functional Statement Cont.

The Office takes action to approve certain state and tribal plans and tribal construction plans and submits its recommendations to the Assistant Secretary for Children and Families concerning state plan disapproval.  The Office contributes to the development of national policy based on regional perspectives for all ACF programs.  It oversees ACF operations and the management of ACF regional staff; coordinates activities across regional programs; and assures that goals and objectives are carried out. The Office alerts the Assistant Secretary for Children and Families to problems and issues that may have significant regional or national impact. It represents ACF at the regional level in executive communications within ACF, with the HHS Regional Director, other HHS operating divisions, other federal agencies, and public or private local organizations representing children and families.

An administrative and program support team, under the leadership of the Regional Administrator, directs and facilitates development of regional work plans related to the overall ACF strategic plan, tracks, monitors and reports on regional progress in the attainment of ACF national goals and objectives, and coordinates and manages special and sensitive projects.  Additionally, it manages regional administrative functions, budget planning and execution, facilities management, and human resource development.  This Team serves as the focal point for regional public affairs and assists the Regional Administrator in the management of crosscutting initiatives and activities among the regional components.  In addition, the Team provides internal systems, telecommunications, and data management support to regional office components.