Publication Date:
September 14, 2012
Current as of:
Forms and Instructions
- ACF-800 form and Instructions (PDF) (for federal fiscal years FY2021 and later)
- ACF-800 form (XLSX) and Instructions (for federal fiscal year FY2020)
- Technical Bulletins
Submission Dates:
- Each state and territory must submit the information requested on the ACF-800 by December 31, for the preceding federal fiscal year. Fiscal years run from October 1 through September 30.
- Information on timeliness of submissions
Submit Data Via:
Contact Information:
- For help with data submissions, contact CARS TA Team
- For problems with submission deadlines, contact OCC Regional Office
- For problems with accessing the CARS, contact CARS TA Team
Additional Information and Help Available:
- ACF-800 Reporting Guide
- Guidance for Developing Estimates of Families and Children Served with CARES ACT Funding (ACF-800 form) (PDF)