Same-sex relationships: Updates to Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education programming (SUHMRE)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Attachment A-8 - Guide to inviting FG participants.docx Supplementary Document	2016-04-14
Focus Group Flyer_youth.pptx Supplementary Document	2016-02-03
Focus Group Flyer_attendees.pptx Supplementary Document	2016-02-03
Focus Group Flyer_applicants.pptx Supplementary Document	2016-02-03
A-6 Parental Consent.docx Supplementary Document	2016-02-03
Telephone Follow-Up Script.docx Supplementary Document	2016-02-03
SUHMRE - OMB Part B_revised April 2016_clean.docx Supporting Statement B	2016-04-14
SUHMRE - OMB Part A_revised April 2016_clean.docx Supporting Statement A	2016-04-14

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
219976	Staff Recruitment Script Other-Recruitment Script	New
219975	Interview Guide with Facilitators (Instrument #6) Other-Interview Guide	New
219973	Interview Guide with Program Managers (Instrument #5) Other-Interview Guide	New
219972	Interview Guide with Experts (Instrument #4) Other-Interview Guide	New
219971	Focus Group Guide for Youth (Instrument #3) Other-Focus Group Guide	New
219970	Focus Group Guide for Adult Attendees (Instrument #2) Other-Focus Group Guide	New
219969	Focus Group Guide for Adult Applicants (Instrument #1) Other-Focus Group Guide	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0970-0479	ICR Reference No: 201602-0970-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Same-sex relationships: Updates to Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education programming (SUHMRE)
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: 04/28/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/08/2016
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2017	12 Months From Approved
Responses	212	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	235	0	0
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) seeks approval to collect information from participants and staff at Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education (HMRE) grantee programs. This information will inform a research study entitled “Same-sex relationships: Updates to HMRE programs” or SUHMRE (pronounced “summary”). This study aims to improve understanding of the current state of HMRE practices for same-sex couples and lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals (youth and adults) who may become involved in same-sex relationships, and to identify and promote promising approaches for serving them. The data collection will include interviews, conducted in-person or by telephone, and focus groups with experts, practitioners, and HMRE program applicants/attendees. Data will be collected through small group and one-on-one interviews with program directors and staff and participating couples and individuals, including youth. This research study will eventually vet these approaches with stakeholders in the field.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 613 Name of Law: Social Security Act: Research, Evaluations and National Studies
  

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:
	80 FR 17048	03/31/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 6521	02/08/2016
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
Focus Group Guide for Adult Applicants (Instrument #1)
Focus Group Guide for Youth (Instrument #3)
Interview Guide with Facilitators (Instrument #6)
Staff Recruitment Script
Focus Group Guide for Adult Attendees (Instrument #2)
Interview Guide with Program Managers (Instrument #5)
Interview Guide with Experts (Instrument #4)

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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	212	0	0	212	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	235	0	0	235	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: $289,641

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]? 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: 02/08/2016

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