The Administration for Children and
Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
(HHS) seeks approval for the collection of information for the
Goal-Oriented Adult Learning in Self-Sufficiency study
(hereinafter, GOALS study), funded by the Office of Planning,
Research and Evaluation (OPRE) within ACF. The GOALS study
addresses the nexus between the growing knowledge base in the
psychological sciences and longstanding approaches to
self-sufficiency programs targeted at adults and young adults. The
project will explore the programmatic implications of existing
research on psychological processes associated with goal-directed
behaviors, including socio-emotional regulation and cognitive
skills, executive functioning, and related areas. The study will
synthesize current research on these topics; address how insights
gained from research can be used to promote economic advancement
among low-income populations; identify promising strategies to
strengthen underlying skills in these areas; and inform measurement
of changes and developments in skill acquisition. The study is
being conducted by Mathematica Policy Research.
US Code:
42
USC 613 Name of Law: Social Security Act: Research, Evaluations
and National Studies
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.