OMB is returning this ICR so that the agency can develop a package that addresses the following methodological concerns:
-If the selection of respondents is not random, it should include all cases at the site. If the program anticipates that sites will have only a handful more than 40 cases, it should consider including all participants at each site. If it is possible that certain sites will have considerably more than 40 cases, think about a plan for randomization of participants.
-It is not standard practice to have program staff interview participants about their satisfaction with a program, regardless of whether a particular staff member is assigned to the participant being interviewed. If the program is unable to bring in independent interviewers, it should consider choosing a paper survey format instead of an in-person interview.
-The statistical analysis plan should include a strategy for addressing non-response bias, particularly in the post-intervention survey.
-It is not a generally accepted practice to collect pre- and post-measures at the same time. If the program wants to do this, it should indicate the baseline for comparison (ie. Will the survey conducted at the end of the intervention be used to validate the data collected before the intervention, or the reverse, and what is the practical utility?).
-The pre-intervention survey and the post-intervention survey should be uploaded as separate instruments.
-The response format for the family qualities of life survey is unusual. The supporting statement should explain why the ÂEither/Or approach is appropriate.
-If responses from multiple family members will be consolidated into one family response, there should be clear instructions for interviewers about how to reconcile varying responses within a family.
NOTE: The pilot study associated with this collection was undertaken in violation of the PRA. It involved 89 families in 11 states and was not published for comment or submitted to OMB for approval. The program has been informed that the exclusion of collections involving fewer than 10 persons does not apply where a modified version of a survey is administered to fewer than 10 persons in each of 11 states. Note also that a family does not qualify as a "person."
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The Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD) funded 17 Family Support 360 projects and is required to collect information about the individual with developmental disabilities and family outcomes. The instruments and methods proposed to be used are aimed to answer the questions:
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:
(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;
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.
Form 1 Projects of National Significance - Family Support 360
ADD-FS360-OMB-SupportingStatement 11-1-10.DOC
Projects of National Significance - Family Support 360