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The Children’s Bureau (CB) is the oldest federal agency for children and
is located within the United States Department of Health and Human Services'
Administration for Children and Families, Administration on Children,
Youth and Families. It is responsible for assisting States in the delivery
of child welfare services - services designed to protect children and
strengthen families. The agency provides grants to States, Tribes and
communities to operate a range of child welfare services including child
protective services (child abuse and neglect) family preservation and
support, foster care, adoption and independent living. In addition, the
agency makes major investments in staff training, technology and innovative
programs.
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