Notice2021-12074
Proposed Information Collection Activity; Evaluation of the Family Unification Program-Extension (OMB #0970-0514)
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Published
June 9, 2021
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Health and Human Services DepartmentChildren and Families Administration
Abstract
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requests an extension to continue data collection for the Evaluation of the Family Unification Program (FUP) (OMB #0970- 0514). Information collection activities requested include interviews, focus group discussions, program data, and administrative data collection.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 109 (Wednesday, June 9, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30608-30609]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-12074]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and Families
Proposed Information Collection Activity; Evaluation of the
Family Unification Program--Extension (OMB #0970-0514)
AGENCY: Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, Administration
for Children and Families, HHS.
ACTION: Request for public comment.
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SUMMARY: The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S.
Department of Health and Human
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Services (HHS) requests an extension to continue data collection for
the Evaluation of the Family Unification Program (FUP) (OMB #0970-
0514). Information collection activities requested include interviews,
focus group discussions, program data, and administrative data
collection.
DATES: Comments due within 60 days of publication. In compliance with
the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ACF is
soliciting public comment on the specific aspects of the information
collection described above.
ADDRESSES: Copies of the proposed collection of information can be
obtained and comments may be forwarded by emailing
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8cc3dcdec9e5e2eae3efe3e0e0e9eff8e5e3e2ccedefeaa2e4e4ffa2ebe3fa"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9fd0cfcddaf6f1f9f0fcf0f3f3fafcebf6f0f1dffefcf9b1f7f7ecb1f8f0e9">[email protected]</span></a>. Alternatively, copies can also be
obtained by writing to the Administration for Children and Families,
Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, 330 C Street SW,
Washington, DC 20201, Attn: OPRE Reports Clearance Officer. All
requests, emailed or written, should be identified by the title of the
information collection.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Description: The ACF, Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation
(OPRE) requests public comment on a proposed extension to a currently
approved information collection for the Evaluation of FUP. The approved
instruments, supporting statements, and attachments are available at
<a href="https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202009-0970-004">https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202009-0970-004</a>.
No changes are proposed.
Activities include site visits to each program to speak with
program leaders, partners and key stakeholders, front-line staff, and
participants as well as program and administrative data collection. The
evaluation will contribute to understanding the effects of FUP on
project participants' child welfare involvement. This evaluation is
part of a larger project to help ACF build the evidence base in child
welfare through rigorous evaluation of programs, practices, and
policies. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds
and administers FUP. The study will also contribute to HUD's
understanding of how housing can serve as a platform for improving
quality of life.
Respondents: Public housing authority staff, public child welfare
agency staff, other services provider staff, and child welfare-involved
families.
Annual Burden Estimates
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Number of
Number of responses per
respondents respondent Avg. burden Total burden Annual burden
Instrument (total over (total over per response (in hours) (in hours)
request request (in hours)
period) period)
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Guide for Implementation Study 2 1 1.00 2.00 1
for PCWA Management............
Guide for Implementation Study 2 1 1.00 2.00 1
for PHA Management.............
Guide for Implementation Study 2 1 1.00 2.00 1
for CoC Management.............
Guide for Implementation Study 2 1 1.00 2.00 1
for Referral Provider
Administrators.................
Guide for Implementation Study 2 1 1.00 2.00 1
with PCWA FUP Management
(Second).......................
Guide for Implementation Study 2 1 1.00 2.00 1
for PHA FUP Management.........
Guide for Implementation Study 6 1 1.50 9.00 3
Focus Groups with PHA Frontline
Workers........................
Guide for Implementation Study 72 1 1.50 108 36
for Parents (Second, Third)....
Guide for Implementation Study 180 1 1.50 270 90
Focus Groups with Frontline
Workers........................
Guide for Implementation Study 6 1 1.00 6.00 2
for PCWA FUP Management (Third)
Guide for Implementation Study 5 1 1.00 5.00 2
for Service Provider Management
Housing Status Form............. 185 31 0.04 230 77
Referral Form................... 60 10 0.17 102 34
Randomization Tool.............. 3 200 0.02 12 4
Housing Assistance Questionnaire 120 3 0.09 33 11
Ongoing Services Questionnaire.. 120 3 0.09 33 11
Dashboard....................... 12 27 0.17 56 19
Administrative Data List........ 18 2 5.00 180 60
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Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 355.
Comments: The Department specifically requests comments on (a)
whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the
proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether
the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of
information; (c) the quality, utility, and clarity of the information
to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection
of information on respondents, including through the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted
within 60 days of this publication.
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 676.
Mary B. Jones,
ACF/OPRE Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-12074 Filed 6-8-21; 8:45 am]
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