Multi-site Evaluation of Foster Youth Programs

Multi-site Evaluation of Foster Youth Programs

Appendix E_Federal Register Announcement

Multi-site Evaluation of Foster Youth Programs

OMB: 0970-0253

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Administration for Children and Families




Proposed Information Collection Activity; Comment Request



Proposed Projects:

Title: Multi-site Evaluation of Foster Youth Programs

OMB No. 0970-0253


Description: The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is requesting comments on plans to continue data collection for the Evaluation of Independent Living Programs funded under the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program. The Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 (Public Law 106-169) mandates evaluations of promising independent living programs administered by state and local child welfare agencies. ACF is conducting an evaluation of four independent living programs using a randomized experimental design. Youth aged 14-21 receiving independent living program services are interviewed at three points during the evaluation period. Program administrators, staff, and youth participate in interviews, observations and focus groups conducted during program site visits.

In addition, ACF is requesting comments on plans to begin data collection and conduct an evaluation of a fifth independent living program using a randomized experimental design. Youth aged 18 to 21 will be interviewed at three points during the evaluation period. Program administrators, staff, and youth will participate in interviews, observations, and focus groups conducted during the program site visits.


Respondents: Youth, caseworkers, program administrators and staff.


Annual Burden Estimates


Instrument

Number of Respondents

Number of Responses Per Respondent

Average Burden Hours Per Response

Total Burden Hours

Ongoing Study Sites





Baseline:





Youth interview

98

1

1.5

147

Caseworker survey

4

19

.5

38

First Follow Up:





Youth interview

177

1

1.5

266

Caseworker survey

4

36

.5

72

Program site visit

50

1

1.5

75

Second Follow Up:





Youth interview

370

1

1.5

555

New (5th) Study Site





Baseline:





Youth interview

250

1

1.5

375

Program site visit

80

1

1.5

120

First Follow Up:





Youth interview

213

1

1.5

320

Program site visit

50

1

1.5

75

Second Follow Up:





Youth interview

200

1

1.5

300


Estimated Total Burden Hours: 2343


Estimated Annual Burden Hours (average over three years): 781






In compliance with the requirements of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of

the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Administration for


Children and Families is soliciting public comment on the


specific aspects of the information collection described above.


Copies of the proposed collection of information can be obtained


and comments may be forwarded by writing to the Administration


for Children and Families, Office of Administration, Office of


Information Services, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW., Washington,


DC 20447, Attn: ACF Reports Clearance Officer. E-mail address:


[email protected]. All requests should be identified by the


title of the information collection.




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.





DATED: ____________________ ________________

Robert Sargis Reports Clearance Officer


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