Head Start Family and Child Experiences Survey (FACES)

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IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
9898	Head Start Family and Child Experiences Survey (FACES)	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0970-0151	ICR Reference No: 199701-0970-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Head Start Family and Child Experiences Survey (FACES)
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: 03/28/1997
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/28/1997
Terms of Clearance: This methodology for this collection is approved along with the Spring 1997 instruments as amended by ACF's revisions of 3/28/97 and on the folowing conditions as agreed to by ACF. ACF will conduct a field test prior to initiating the full-scale implementation of this study. The field test will begin in the Spring of 1997. The initial instruments for that portion of the field test are cleared at this time. The additional instruments to be included as part of the field test will be resubmitted along with the instruments for the full-scale study. ACF also agrees that the full-scale implementation will begin in the Fall of 1997 with two cohorts -- one of three-year-olds in their first year of Head Start, and one of four-year-olds in their first or second year of Head Start. ACF agrees that both cohorts will be followed through the end of their Kindergarten year and the data will be used as part of the performance measures for the program. ACF also agrees that we will have further discussions regarding an extension of this study to follow Head Start children through the third grade in order to maximize the utility of the data. Under such an approach, ACF will work with the National Center for Education Statistics to determine the most appropriate way to coordinate the instruments with those used in the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study (ECLS).

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/1997	11/30/1997
Responses	13,850	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	9,025	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Head Start Family and Child Experiences Survey will provide a comprehensive profile of the experiences of a representative sample of families and children over the course of a year in the Head Start program. Information about family demographic characteristics, engagement in Head Start activities, and outcomes for children will be collected. In addition, Head Start program staffing patterns, training, and activities for families will be documented and related to family experiences.

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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
Head Start Family and Child Experiences Survey (FACES)

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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	13,850	0	0	13,850	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	9,025	0	0	9,025	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: 01/28/1997

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