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What is FOIA?
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a law that gives you the right to access information from the federal government. It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government.
Find information on more than 500,000 grants awards by HHS on the Tracking Accountability in Gov't Grants System (TAGGS).
Frequently Requested Records
Below are our most frequently requested documents, including TANF policy statements, grant-related forms, annual reports, fact sheets, and more.
- ACF Mission
- ACF Operational Structure
- Grant-Related Documents and Forms
- Press Releases
- Reports to Congress
- Policy Documents - Office of Family Assistance
- Information Memoranda - Office of Child Support Enforcement
- Child Welfare Policy Manual - Children’s Bureau
- CCDF Law, Program Instructions, Guidance, and Funding
- Policy Clarifications - Office of Head Start
Submit a FOIA Request
Please thoroughly research your topic before submitting a request. If you are unable to locate the information you seek online submit a FOIA Request.
Final Opinions to include concurring and dissenting orders
Decisions Search (HHS)
Policy Statements
HHS Policy for Records Management
HHS Policy for Improving Race and Ethnicity Data