Notice2021-21139
Submission for OMB Review; Child and Family Services Reviews (OMB #0970-0214)
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Published
September 29, 2021
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Health and Human Services DepartmentChildren and Families Administration
Abstract
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is requesting reinstatement of the activities associated with the Child and Family Services Reviews (CFSR) collection (OMB #0970-0214). Revisions have been made to the forms to clarify instructions and incorporate new guidance. The activities associated with the Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Reviews and Anti-Discrimination Enforcement Corrective Action Plans were removed from this collection.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 186 (Wednesday, September 29, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 53964]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-21139]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and Families
Submission for OMB Review; Child and Family Services Reviews (OMB
#0970-0214)
AGENCY: Children's Bureau, Administration on Children, Youth and
Families, Administration for Children and Families, HHS.
ACTION: Request for public comment.
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SUMMARY: The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is
requesting reinstatement of the activities associated with the Child
and Family Services Reviews (CFSR) collection (OMB #0970-0214).
Revisions have been made to the forms to clarify instructions and
incorporate new guidance. The activities associated with the Title IV-E
Foster Care Eligibility Reviews and Anti-Discrimination Enforcement
Corrective Action Plans were removed from this collection.
DATES: Comments due within 30 days of publication. OMB must make a
decision about the collection of information between 30 and 60 days
after publication of this document in the Federal Register. Therefore,
a comment is best assured of having its full effect if OMB receives it
within 30 days of publication.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Description: The following activities are associated with the CFSR
collection: CFSR Statewide Assessment, CFSR On-site Review, and the
CFSR Program Improvement Plan. The collection of information for review
of state child and family services programs (45 CFR 1355.33(b),
1355.33(c) and 1355.35(a)) is to determine whether such programs are in
substantial conformity with state plan requirements under Titles IV-B
and IV-E of the Social Security Act (the Act) and is authorized by
section 1123(a) [42 U.S.C. 1320a-2a] of the Act. The CFSR looks at the
outcomes related to safety, permanency, and well-being of children
served by the child welfare system and at seven systemic factors that
support the outcomes. The information collection is needed to monitor
state plan requirements under titles IV-B and IV-E of the Act and is
required by federal statute. The resultant information will allow ACF
to determine if states are in compliance with state plan requirements
and are achieving desired outcomes for children and families. If
necessary, ACF will require states revise applicable statutes, rules,
policies and procedures, and provide proper training to staff, through
the development and implementation of program improvement plans. The
CFSR reviews not only address conformity with state plan requirements
but also assist states in enhancing the capacities to serve children
and families. In computing the number of burden hours for this
information collection, ACF based the annual burden estimates on ACF's
and states' experiences in conducting reviews and developing program
improvement plans.
Respondents: State Title IV-E Agencies.
Annual Burden Estimates
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Total number
Total number of responses Average Total burden Annual burden
Instrument of per burden hours hours hours
respondents respondent per response
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45 CFR 1355.33(b) Statewide 39 1 120 4,680 1,560
Assessment.....................
45 CFR 1355.33(c) On-site Review 39 1 1,186 46,254 15,418
Instrument (OSRI) Stakeholder
Interview Guide (SIG)..........
45 CFR 1355.35(a) Program 39 1 300 11,700 3,900
Improvement Plan (PIP).........
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Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 20,878.
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1320a-2a.
Mary B. Jones,
ACF/OPRE Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-21139 Filed 9-28-21; 8:45 am]
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