OPRE Research Study: Coparenting and Healthy Relationship and Marriage Education for Dads (CHaRMED) [Descriptive, Exploratory Study]

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting Statement A CHaRMED 12-21_clean.docx Supporting Statement A	2019-12-23
Appendix I Consent Script for Focus Groups_clean.docx Supplementary Document	2019-12-20
Appendix H Handout and Recruitment Flyer for Focus Group Participants_clean.docx Supplementary Document	2019-12-20
Appendix G CHaRMED Consent Forms_clean.docx Supplementary Document	2019-12-20
Appendix F Study Description.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-12-20
Appendix E Screening Matrix CHaRMED Program Visits_clean.docx Supplementary Document	2019-12-20
Appendix D 60 Day Federal Register Notice.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-12-20
Appendix C Program Observation Protocol_clean.docx Supplementary Document	2019-12-20
Appendix B CHaRMED Email and Phone Scripts_clean.docx Supplementary Document	2019-12-20
Appendix A Table of Objectives Questions and Respondents_clean_v2.docx Supplementary Document	2019-12-20
Supporting Statement B CHaRMED 12-17_clean.docx Supporting Statement B	2019-12-20

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
239055	Instrument 9: Demographic questionnaire-coparents Other-Questionnaire	New
239054	Instrument 8: Demographic questionnaire – fathers Other-Questionnaire	New
239049	Instrument 7: Interviews with curriculum developers Other-Protocol	New
239048	Instrument 6: Focus groups with coparents Other-Protocol	New
239037	Instrument 5: Focus groups with fathers Other-Protocol	New
239036	Instrument 4: Semi-structured interviews with nonparticipating fathers Other-Protocol	New
239034	Instrument 3: Semi-structured interviews with program partner staff Other-Protocol	New
239033	Instrument 2: Semi-structured interviews with fatherhood program staff Other-Protocol	New
239032	Instrument 1: Screener for selecting fatherhood program visit sites – Screened, selected for program visit (includes recruitment activities) Other-Screener	New
239031	Instrument 1: Screener for selecting fatherhood program visit sites – Screened, not selected for program visit Other-Screener	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0970-0540	ICR Reference No: 201912-0970-006
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: OPRE Research Study: Coparenting and Healthy Relationship and Marriage Education for Dads (CHaRMED) [Descriptive, Exploratory Study]
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 02/03/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/02/2020
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2021	12 Months From Approved
Responses	441	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	621	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of the Coparenting and Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education for Dads (CHaRMED) study is to better understand the services that federal and non-federal fatherhood programs provide in the areas of Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education (HMRE) and coparenting to learn what strategies hold promise for promoting fathers’ active engagement in these services. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) has contracted with Child Trends, who will lead this work by conducting semi-structured interviews with fatherhood program staff, community partners, nonparticipating fathers, and curriculum developers; and through focus groups with current program participants (fathers) and coparents. For the purpose of this study, nonparticipating fathers are fathers who are currently enrolled in a fatherhood program but never received coparenting or marriage/romantic relationship education services; are currently enrolled in a fatherhood program and received coparenting or marriage/romantic relationship education services but dropped out of these services before they were complete; or are no longer enrolled in a fatherhood program and stopped the program before completing coparenting or marriage/romantic relationship education services. The data collected will be drawn from a sample of federally-funded Responsible Fatherhood (RF) grantees and non-RF fatherhood programs. The findings are meant to inform efforts to promote healthy romantic relationships and coparenting among the broader (non-federal) field of fatherhood programming. The data collection is not intended to produce statistically generalizable results. We do not intend for this information to be used as the principal basis for public policy decisions.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 603(a)(2) Name of Law: Title IV, Part A, Section 403(a)(2) of the Social Security Act
  

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:
	84 FR 49524	09/20/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 71950	12/30/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 10

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Instrument 3: Semi-structured interviews with program partner staff
Instrument 4: Semi-structured interviews with nonparticipating fathers
Instrument 9: Demographic questionnaire-coparents
Instrument 8: Demographic questionnaire – fathers
Instrument 1: Screener for selecting fatherhood program visit sites – Screened, not selected for program visit
Instrument 2: Semi-structured interviews with fatherhood program staff
Instrument 5: Focus groups with fathers
Instrument 7: Interviews with curriculum developers
Instrument 1: Screener for selecting fatherhood program visit sites – Screened, selected for program visit (includes recruitment activities)
Instrument 6: Focus groups with coparents

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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	441	0	0	441	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	621	0	0	621	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new information collection request.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $457,800

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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: 01/02/2020

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