Formative Data Collections for ACF Research

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
NonSub Change Request-multiple respondents TRLECE_051221.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2021-05-12
NonSub Change Request_JDMHQ 2.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2021-04-20
NonSub Change Request TRLECE_041321.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2021-04-13
NonSub Change Request Memo_NS2G COVID_February 2021_rev.2.19.21-CLEAN.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2021-02-25
Attachment B - Ongoing Burden 0970-0356.docx Supplementary Document	2021-01-07
Attachment A - Formative Usage Report 0970-0356.docx Supplementary Document	2021-01-07
SSB - Formative Generic ACF Research_0970-0356_2021 Revision.docx Supporting Statement B	2021-01-07
SSA - Formative Generic ACF Research_0970-0356_2021 Revision.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-01-07

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
246048	Understanding Child Care Licensing Challenges, Needs, and Use of Data Other-Interview Protocol	Modified
246040	Child Care Research and Evaluation Capacity Building Center Needs Assessment Other-Survey	Unchanged
245247	Fatherhood Family-Focused, Interconnected, Resilient, and Essential (Fatherhood FIRE) Grantee Local Evaluation Plan Template Other-Template	Unchanged
245246	Strengthening the Implementation of Marriage and Relationship Programs (SIMR) - Evaluation Plan Template (SECOND SIMR SUBMISSION) Other-Template	Unchanged
245245	Expanding Evidence on Replicable Recovery and Reunification Interventions for Families (R3) Other-Discussion Guide for Informal Informational Calls	Unchanged
245244	Strengthening the Implementation of Responsible Fatherhood Programs (SIRF) (SECOND SUBMISSION) Other-Phone Meeting with Program Staff Protocol	Unchanged
245243	Understanding Judicial Decision-Making and Hearing Quality in Child Welfare: Descriptive Study of Child Welfare Courts Other-Web Survey	Unchanged
245242	Strengthening the Implementation of Marriage and Relationship Programs (SIMR) (FIRST SUBMISSION) Other-Semi-structured phone interview: Topics	Unchanged
245241	Next Steps for Rigorous Research on Two-Generation Programs (NS2G) Other-Confirmation Protocol	Unchanged
245230	Fatherhood and Marriage Local Evaluation and Cross-Site Services Components (SECOND SUBMISSION) Other-Template	Unchanged
245228	Next Generation of Enhanced Employment Strategies Project (SECOND SUBMISSION) Other-Discussion Guide	Unchanged
245227	Runaway and Homeless Youth Program - Grantee Assessment Other-Survey	Unchanged
245226	Assessing Options to Evaluate Long-Term Outcomes Using Administrative Data: Identifying Targets of Opportunity Other-Interviews	Unchanged
245223	Next Generation of Enhanced Employment Strategies Project (FIRST SUBMISSION) Other-Interview Guide	Unchanged
245217	Child Maltreatment Incidence Data Linkages Other-Interviews	Unchanged
245216	Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Data Innovation Project – Formative Data Collection Other-Interview	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0970-0356	ICR Reference No: 202105-0970-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202104-0970-011
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No: 19623
Title: Formative Data Collections for ACF Research
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 05/12/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/29/2024	02/29/2024
Responses	7,264	7,264
Time Burden (Hours)	12,559	12,559
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Formative Data Collections for ACF Research generic was created to allow ACF to conduct a variety of formative data collections to inform future research and evaluation activities. ACF has used this umbrella generic clearance since 2008 and has found it very useful to inform research, evaluation, and technical assistance efforts. The current approval for this overarching generic expires in June 2021 but ACF has reached the previously approved burden estimates faster than anticipated. This is due to the usefulness of this tool in general, expanding ACF research and evaluation portfolio, and the unforeseen and unprecedented situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The overarching generic has allowed project teams to collect information to inform research plans during the pandemic, which has been incredibly useful. This request is to extend approval of the umbrella generic, Formative Data Collections for ACF Research, with an increase in burden estimates.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 1315 Name of Law: Social Security Act -- Demonstration Projects
  

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 69627	11/03/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 1978	01/11/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 16

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Fatherhood Family-Focused, Interconnected, Resilient, and Essential (Fatherhood FIRE) Grantee Local Evaluation Plan Template
Assessing Options to Evaluate Long-Term Outcomes Using Administrative Data: Identifying Targets of Opportunity
Child Care Research and Evaluation Capacity Building Center Needs Assessment
Child Maltreatment Incidence Data Linkages
Expanding Evidence on Replicable Recovery and Reunification Interventions for Families (R3)
Fatherhood and Marriage Local Evaluation and Cross-Site Services Components (SECOND SUBMISSION)
Next Generation of Enhanced Employment Strategies Project (FIRST SUBMISSION)
Next Generation of Enhanced Employment Strategies Project (SECOND SUBMISSION)
Next Steps for Rigorous Research on Two-Generation Programs (NS2G)
Runaway and Homeless Youth Program - Grantee Assessment
Strengthening the Implementation of Marriage and Relationship Programs (SIMR) (FIRST SUBMISSION)
Strengthening the Implementation of Marriage and Relationship Programs (SIMR) - Evaluation Plan Template (SECOND SIMR SUBMISSION)
Strengthening the Implementation of Responsible Fatherhood Programs (SIRF) (SECOND SUBMISSION)
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Data Innovation Project – Formative Data Collection
Understanding Child Care Licensing Challenges, Needs, and Use of Data
Understanding Judicial Decision-Making and Hearing Quality in Child Welfare: Descriptive Study of Child Welfare Courts

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	7,264	7,264	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	12,559	12,559	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: Given the usefulness of this tool and demand for use, we request to increase the estimated burden under 0970-0356 to accommodate additional ICRs under this umbrella generic.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $100,000

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? No

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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: 05/12/2021

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