The Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) is dedicated to improving the lives of children and their families through the development of effective and appropriate programs and policies. For many years, ACYF has provided funding to States and communities to deliver a wide range of child and family support and family preservation services. ACYF also has conducted program evaluations of these local and national service delivery efforts with one important goal in mind: to ensure that children and families receive appropriate services that prevent adverse outcomes for children and promote family independence and quality of life. See The Program Manager's Guide to Evaluation