In today's fast-paced digital age, artificial intelligence (AI), data, and research are key in enhancing innovation and efficiency at the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). AI uses machine learning to optimize tasks and decision-making, while data strategy focuses on leveraging the right data for informed actions. Research underpins evidence-based practices providing reliable insights, so we can be knowledgeable and adaptable to the needs of the populations our programs serve. By weaving these components together, ACF can improve operational efficiency, enhance public service delivery, and address complex challenges with increased accuracy.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
ACF believes Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help make government services more effective, timely, personalized, and accessible when people need services most. We are committed to supporting human services administrators in states, territories, localities, tribes, and community organizations in the safe and responsible use of AI.
Data
ACF's first data strategy aims to enhance our mission by providing insights that address real human needs. It improves federal leadership, fosters collaboration, and optimizes resource allocation for efficient human services. Additionally, it supports grant recipients with essential program management information and keeps the public informed about ACF's role in U.S. human services.
Research
ACF's Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE) studies our programs and the populations they serve through rigorous research and evaluation projects. These include evaluations of existing programs, evaluations of innovative approaches to helping children and families with low-incomes, research syntheses, and descriptive and exploratory studies.
- Report | Office of Planning, Research & Evaluation |
- Report | Office of Planning, Research & Evaluation |
- Data | Office of Child Care |
- Report | Office of Planning, Research & Evaluation |
- Report | Office of Planning, Research & Evaluation |
- Report | Office of Planning, Research & Evaluation |
- Data | Office of Family Assistance |
- Report | Office of Planning, Research & Evaluation |
- Report | Office of Planning, Research & Evaluation |
- Report | Office of Planning, Research & Evaluation |