Phase II Evaluation Activities for Implementing a Next Generation Evaluation Agenda for the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Chafee Extension_60 Day FRN_9.21.18.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-11-21
Additional Project Materials.docx Supplementary Document	2016-07-22
Part B Supporting Statement - clean_11.27.18.docx Supporting Statement B	2018-11-27
Part A Supporting Statement - clean_11.27.18.docx Supporting Statement A	2018-11-27

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
222588	Compilation and Submission of Administrative Data Files Other-admin data	Modified
222587	Appendix F: Informed Consent and Focus Group Guide for program participants Other-Consent and Discussion Guide	Modified
222586	Appendix E: Informed Consent and Discussion Guide for program front-line staff Other-Consent and Discussion Guide	Modified
222585	Appendix D: Informed Consent and Discussion Guide for program partners and stakeholders Other-Consent and Discussion Guide	Modified
222584	Appendix C: Informed Consent and Discussion Guide for program leaders Other-Consent and Discussion Guide	Modified
222583	Appendix B: Outreach email for Focus Group Recruiters Other-recruitment	Modified
222582	Appendix A: Outreach email for discussion with Program Administrators and Staff Other-recruitment	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0970-0489	ICR Reference No: 201811-0970-010
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201607-0970-006
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Phase II Evaluation Activities for Implementing a Next Generation Evaluation Agenda for the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 03/15/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/27/2018
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2021	24 Months From Approved	03/31/2019
Responses	350	0	380
Time Burden (Hours)	1,056	0	800
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requests extension of a currently approved information collection. The purpose of the extension is to continue data collection for the Phase II Evaluation Activities for Implementing a Next Generation Evaluation Agenda for the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program. We request permission to continue conducting formative evaluations of programs that include, but are not limited to, employment and postsecondary education for youth transitioning to adulthood from foster care. Although considerable research over the past several decades documents the challenging early adult outcomes of youth who have aged out of foster care, very little is known about the effectiveness of interventions aimed at improving youth outcomes. To understand the current program and practice landscape, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) has contracted with the Urban Institute (Urban) and its partner Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago (Chapin Hall) to identify promising programs and services for youth transitioning to adulthood from foster care. ACF will use the information the project team collects to plan future evaluation activities. ACF is engaging in this collection at the agency’s discretion, and these activities help to fulfill the requirement for evaluations of promising programs under the legislation for the Chafee program. We’re seeking OMB approval to continue to engage in five data collection activities to be conducted in association with site visits to programs serving youth transitioning to adulthood from foster care. These activities will support ACF’s work developing an evaluation agenda as part of the project, Phase II Evaluation Activities for Implementing a Next Generation Evaluation Agenda for the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program. The evaluations will help ACF document the current state of interventions in the stated domain areas of interest and determine different programs’ readiness for potential rigorous evaluation in the future.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 106 - 169 CFCIP Name of Law: Foster Care Independence Act (FCIA) of 1999
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 47922	09/21/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 59385	11/23/2018
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 7

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Appendix B: Outreach email for Focus Group Recruiters
Appendix C: Informed Consent and Discussion Guide for program leaders
Appendix A: Outreach email for discussion with Program Administrators and Staff
Appendix D: Informed Consent and Discussion Guide for program partners and stakeholders
Appendix E: Informed Consent and Discussion Guide for program front-line staff
Compilation and Submission of Administrative Data Files
Appendix F: Informed Consent and Focus Group Guide for program participants

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	350	380	0	-30	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,056	800	0	256	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: OMB previously approved the burden associated with the Phase II Evaluation Activities for Implementing a Next Generation Evaluation Agenda for the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program. Minor adjustments in burden estimates were made based on experiences in the field and revisions to the number of respondents over the remaining period of data collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $400,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 11/27/2018

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