Quick Facts
- 174 Individuals & Organizations
across the country have been recognized with Children’s Bureau Adoption Excellence Awards since 2001.
- 408,425
children are in foster care
supported by Children’s Bureau programs and resources.
14 program models meet HHS criteria for evidence-based home visiting models.
The Maximum Monthly TANF Benefits for a family of three ranged from $170 in Mississippi to $923 in Alaska, as of July 2011. State TANF Policies: Welfare Rules Database
A random assignment study in Cook County, Illinois found that providing child care subsidies to families who otherwise would have too much income to be eligible increased the stability of the care, improved parental satisfaction with care, reduced job related problems due to child care, and changed the out-of-pocket costs of care.
Among children investigated by Child Protective Services in 2008, neglect was the most common form of reported maltreatment (51.8%).
CCF Provided Funding to Over 318 Organizations to Help Build Capacity
Between FY 2002-2008, CCF provided funding to more than 318 organizations to help build their capacity.
Over 95% of U.S. Counties Utilize CSBG Services
Over 95% of all U.S. counties take part CSBG services and activities through a network of public and private community action agencies.
CSBG: 60 Million Complete Necessary Requirements
Nearly 60,000 participants had completed general financial education requirements, averaging approximately 12 hours of training.