Careers at ACF

Our Impact

ACF is dedicated to promoting hope and opportunity for children, youth, families, parents, and communities across the country. With a mission rooted in compassion and service, ACF oversees more than 60 programs designed to foster stability, self-sufficiency, and resilience among the most vulnerable populations. ACF-funded programs provide financial assistance, support child development and early education, promote family stability, and ensure the safety and well-being of children and families. ACF aims to create a more equitable society where every individual is safe, healthy, and economically secure. 


Interested in a Career at the Administration for Children and Families (ACF)?

This link takes you to ACF's open vacancies on USAJOBS, the site federal agencies use to advertise job announcements. You can search for jobs by series, keyword, announcement number, department, or location.


About ACF

The Administration for Children & Families (ACF), a division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), promotes the economic and social well-being of families, children, youth, individuals and communities with funding, strategic partnerships, guidance, training and technical assistance.

Federal Hiring

There are a wide variety of federal government jobs available across different sectors, each with numerous roles to choose from. Working for the federal government can offer attractive compensation packages and job security, making a career at ACF an appealing option. 

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act (FCA) prohibits federal agencies from requesting an applicant’s criminal history record prior to extending a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202 (c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201  certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the FCA. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the FCA may submit a written complaint to the Department by email at FairChanceAct@hhs.gov