Formative Data Collections for ACF Program Support

The Formative Data Collections for Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Program Support generic was created to allow ACF program offices to learn more about program-related services, including processes and needs of funded programs or grant recipients, those served by ACF programs, or others experienced with or interested in ACF programs. The goal is to improve ACF decision-making, program support, and support for or relationships with those with interest in ACF programs. The generic was approved as a new overarching generic in July 2019. The Formative Data Collections for ACF Program Support generic has proved very useful for program offices to collect formative information to support programs, such as information about what programs and grant recipients are doing in response to unexpected events, what needs programs or grant recipients may have so ACF can provide appropriate support, to gather feedback on performance measures for funding recipients, etc. This current request is to extend approval of the Formative Data Collections for ACF Program Support for an additional three years. The proposed types of generic information collections (GenICs), the purpose of the GenICs, and the general uses of information collected remain the same, but we have made minor revisions to the supporting statements for clarification and to align with current administration priorities. Burden estimates have been adjusted by estimated response per type of collection, but the overall estimate for new burden hours remains consistent. Burden for ongoing GenICs is included with this request.

The latest form for Formative Data Collections for ACF Program Support expires 2028-09-30 and can be found here.

Administration for Children and Families External Speaker Request Form

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