 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families ACF is conducting an experimental evaluation of the Assets for Independence AFI Program. This evaluationthe first experimental evaluation of Individual Development Account IDA projects operating under the Assets for Independence Actwill contribute importantly to understanding the effects of IDA projects and IDA project features on participants. IDA programs provide matching funds to participants when the savings are withdrawn to spend on qualified asset purchases, most commonly homeownership, business-related expenses, or education. 