![The Children’s Bureau Legacy](https://njarch.org/wpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/The-Children’s-Bureau-Legacy-150x200.jpg)
On April 9, 1912, the U.S. Children’s Bureau became the first national government agency in the world to focus solely on the needs of children. During the past 100 years, the Children’s Bureau has played a critical role in addressing vital issues affecting families—from reducing infant mortality and eradicating child labor, to preventing child maltreatment and promoting permanency for children and youth.