The Evaluation of Family Preservation and Reunification Services

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IC ID	Document Title	Status
10325	The Evaluation of Family Preservation and Reunification Services	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0990-0210	ICR Reference No: 199602-0990-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HHS/HHSDM	Agency Tracking No:
Title: The Evaluation of Family Preservation and Reunification Services
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 without change	Conclusion Date: 04/15/1996
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/14/1996
Terms of Clearance: This information collection is approved through 4-99 under the agreement outlined in the April 12 HHS memorandum. In addition, HHS will require each State participating in the evaluation to use an individually designed screening procedure, as approved by HHS, to ensure targeting in the selection of samples. States may choose to model their screening procedures after the Kentucky screening protocol or develop their own. Finally, HHS will ensure that household enumeration data will only be collected once, and the respondent will only be required to verify this information in future interviews. As agreed to by the Department, HHS will be explicit in reporting on the results of this evaluation that the findings are limited to fully implemented programs, with established screening protocals serving at least 500 families. HHS will also examine the correlation in sites between fully implemented programs and the use of targeting.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/1999	04/30/1999
Responses	38,150	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	13,173	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The key goals of family preservation and reunification programs are to avoid unnecessary foster care placement, ensure the safety of children, and improve family functioning. This evaluation will test whether these services delivery objectives are attained. Results of the evaluation will be used to inform policy decisions. Child welfare case workers, investigating workers, and caretakers of children will be interviewed.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
The Evaluation of Family Preservation and Reunification Services

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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	38,150	0	0	38,150	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	13,173	0	0	13,173	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:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

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: 02/14/1996

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