The main responsibilities of the Department of Family and Children's Affairs include:
Participating in the formulation of laws and regulations on the protection of children;
Carrying out girl-related tasks and promoting girls’ development;
Guiding the work of kindergartens and children's activity centers affiliated with the ACWF;
Promoting family education; and,
Promoting out-of-school education and the building of a sound social environment conducive to children's healthy growth.