Head Start CARES

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
TOM_#467404.DOC Supplementary Document	2008-10-22
PATHS_#467405.DOC Supplementary Document	2008-10-22
IY_#467406.DOC Supplementary Document	2008-10-22
CARES Sampling Memo_Exhibit 1_for OMB.doc Supplementary Document	2008-10-22
HS CARES OMB Supporting Statement_FINAL_#460892.DOC Supporting Statement B	2008-06-18
HS CARES OMB Supporting Statement_FINAL_#460892_revised 100108.DOC Supporting Statement A	2008-10-22

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
185537	Head Start CARES -- Site Recruitment Information Collection Instrument #4: Project Description Other-Project Description	New
185536	Head Start CARES -- Site Recruitment Information Collection Instrument #3: Initial Call Script Other-initial call script	New
185535	Head Start CARES -- Site Recruitment Information Collection Instrument #2: Recruitment Site Visit Guide Other-Site Visit Guide	New
185534	Head Start CARES -- Site Recruitment Information Collection Instrument #1: Recruitment Phone Screener Other-phone screener	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0970-0357	ICR Reference No: 200807-0970-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Head Start CARES
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 with change	Conclusion Date: 10/27/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/01/2008
Terms of Clearance: Approved as amended by ACF.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2011	36 Months From Approved
Responses	390	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	540	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Head Start CARES (Classroom-based Approaches and Resources for Emotion and Social skill promotion) Study is a group randomized trial to study up to three different social-emotional interventions. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects and implementation of a set of evidence-based strategies to improve social and emotional development of children in Head Start classrooms. The purpose of this information collection is to recruit sites to participate in the evaluation.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 649 Name of Law: Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007
  

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:
	73 FR 16861	03/31/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 34939	06/19/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Head Start CARES -- Site Recruitment Information Collection Instrument #1: Recruitment Phone Screener
Head Start CARES -- Site Recruitment Information Collection Instrument #2: Recruitment Site Visit Guide
Head Start CARES -- Site Recruitment Information Collection Instrument #3: Initial Call Script
Head Start CARES -- Site Recruitment Information Collection Instrument #4: Project Description

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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	390	0	0	390	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	540	0	0	540	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 data collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $424,137

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

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

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: 07/01/2008

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