Phase II Evaluation Activities for Implementing a Next Generation Evaluation Agenda for the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting Statement B_3.23.21 - Clean.docx Supporting Statement B	2021-03-24
Supporting Statement A_3.24.21_fnl.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-03-24
Appendix B - Additional Project Materials.docx Supplementary Document	2021-03-24
Appendix A - Outreach Email for Discussion with Program Administrators and Staff.docx Supplementary Document	2021-03-24

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
222588	Compilation and Submission of Administrative Data Files Other-admin data	Removed
222587	Focus Group Guide for Program Participants Other-Discussion Guide	Modified
222586	Discussion Guide for Program Front-Line Staff Other-Discussion Guide	Modified
222585	Discussion Guide for Program Partners and Stakeholders Other-Discussion Guide	Modified
222584	Discussion Guide for program leaders Other-Discussion Guide	Modified
222583	Program Staff Recruitment for Focus Group Participants Other-recruitment	Modified
222582	Appendix A: Outreach Emails for Discussion with Program Administrators and Staff Other-recruitment	Removed

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0970-0489	ICR Reference No: 202103-0970-012
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202101-0970-003
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No: OPRE
Title: Phase II Evaluation Activities for Implementing a Next Generation Evaluation Agenda for the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 03/29/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2021
Responses	220	350
Time Burden (Hours)	676	1,056
Cost Burden (Dollars)	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) requests extension of a currently approved information collection with minor updates to the number of respondents. There are no changes proposed to the information collection materials. The purpose of the extension is to continue data collection for the Phase II Evaluation Activities for Implementing a Next Generation Evaluation Agenda for the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program. These formative evaluations include programs such as, but not limited to the following: employment, housing, and postsecondary education for youth transitioning to adulthood from foster care.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 106 - 169 CFCIP Name of Law: Foster Care Independence Act (FCIA) of 1999
  

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:
	86 FR 5199	01/19/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 16375	03/29/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 5

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Appendix A: Outreach Emails for Discussion with Program Administrators and Staff
Compilation and Submission of Administrative Data Files
Discussion Guide for Program Front-Line Staff
Discussion Guide for Program Partners and Stakeholders
Discussion Guide for program leaders
Focus Group Guide for Program Participants
Program Staff Recruitment for Focus Group Participants

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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	220	350	0	-130	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	676	1,056	0	-380	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The change in burden is due to a few factors: 1. Increasing the number of respondents as part of the current data collection activities. 2. Removing burden for completed activities (the work to compile and submit administrative data files has been completed) 3. Removing separate burden for an outreach email that does not actually impose additional burden on respondents.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $400,000

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: 03/29/2021

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