Regulations

Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Regulations

ACF issues federal regulations published in the Federal Register and made available on regulations.gov.

The ACF regulations are searchable by fiscal year which lasts from Oct. 1 – Sept. 30.

View ACF regulations on regulations.gov:

• ACF Regulations FY 2017
• ACF Regulations FY 2016
• ACF Regulations FY 2015
• ACF Regulations FY 2014
• ACF Regulations FY 2013 - 2006

Regulatory Websites

Visit these websites to learn more about ACF and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regulations.

HHS Regulations

Search top HHS Regulations, and find and comment on other HHS rules.

HHS Regulations Toolkit

Learn more about regulations and how you can participate in the rulemaking process.

Unified Agenda

The Unified Agenda provides information about regulations ACF plans to issue or has recently completed. Select “Department of Health and Human Services” from the list of agencies and the ACF regulations will appear at the top of the HHS list.

Code of Federal Regulations

The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is an arrangement of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government.

Electronic Code of Federal Regulations

The Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR) is a currently updated version of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR.)