Data on the amount of United States federal funds used for programs assisting children and youth under 21 both directly and indirectly are collected in this report. A list of the six cabinet departments and five other agencies which support or administer the educational, medical, and welfare programs is supplied. Summaries of federal expenditures are classified by agency as well as by category. The funds are also analyzed in per capita terms. Demographic and social data on children and youth are presented. Descriptions are given of the education and training programs; health programs; nutrition programs; cash benefits; social, welfare, and rehabilitation programs; employment services and labor standards; and housing and other programs. (NT)