OPRE Study: Assessing Models of Coordinated Services for Low-Income Children and Their Families (AMCS) Site Visits [Descriptive Case Studies]

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
APPENDIX 2. AMCS Public Comments v2.docx Supplementary Document	2020-09-21
APPENDIX 5. AMCS Public Comment Extension.docx Supplementary Document	2020-09-21
APPENDIX 4. 60 Day FRN Extension - AMCS_7.10.20.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-09-21
NonSub Change Request AMCS Full Package June 2020 v2.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2020-06-25
APPENDIX 3. Recruitment Flyer COVID-19 Additions CLEAN.docx Supplementary Document	2020-06-25
APPENDIX 1. 60 Day FRN - AMCS_2.5.19.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-09-16
Supporting Statement B - AMCS Virtual Site Visits OPRE Pilot with OIRA_Sept 2020 Extension.docx Supporting Statement B	2020-09-21
Supporting Statement A - AMCS Virtual Site Visits OPRE Pilot with OIRA_Sept 2020 Extension.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-09-21

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
237766	Instrument 2: Parent Focus Group Protocol Other-Focus Group Protocol	Unchanged
237765	Instrument 1: Master Site Visit Interview Protocol Other-Interview Protocol	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0970-0535	ICR Reference No: 202009-0970-009
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202006-0970-009
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No: OPRE
Title: OPRE Study: Assessing Models of Coordinated Services for Low-Income Children and Their Families (AMCS) Site Visits [Descriptive Case Studies]
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: 12/10/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/22/2020
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2021	12 Months From Approved	12/31/2020
Responses	240	0	240
Time Burden (Hours)	420	0	420
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This Information Collection Request is for an extension of an approved information collection (0970-0535). We are requesting one year of approval. The purpose of the Assessing Models of Coordinated Services for Low-Income Children and Their Families (AMCS) project is to understand how states and local communities are coordinating services across sectors to most efficiently and effectively serve low-income children and their families. Specifically, we will be conducting descriptive case studies to collect information about innovate approaches to coordinate early care and education with services aimed at family economic security and/or other health and human services at the state and local levels. We will collect information on up to six (6) coordinated services approaches through semi-structured interviews with approach leadership and staff, and focus groups with parents.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 9858(a)(5) Name of Law: Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 as amended by the CCDBG Act of 2014
  

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:
	85 FR 41586	07/10/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 57216	09/15/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Instrument 2: Parent Focus Group Protocol
Instrument 1: Master Site Visit Interview Protocol

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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	240	240	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	420	420	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $149,059

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? Yes

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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: 09/22/2020

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