The National Family Caregiver Support Program Process Evaluation

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 3 National Family Caregiver Support Program Process Form and Instruction	Unchanged
Form 2 National Family Caregiver Support Program Process Form and Instruction	Unchanged
Part B National Family Caregiver Support Program.docx Supporting Statement B	2014-08-25
OMB Supporting Statement A May2_final (1).doc Supporting Statement A	2014-08-25
NFCSP-Process-Evaluation-Activities.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-06-17

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
211930	National Family Caregiver Support Program Process Form and Instruction	Unchanged
211929	National Family Caregiver Support Program Process Form and Instruction	Unchanged
211922	National Family Caregiver Support Program Process Evaluation Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0985-0038	ICR Reference No: 201408-0985-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201406-0985-002
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACL	Agency Tracking No:
Title: The National Family Caregiver Support Program Process Evaluation
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 with change	Conclusion Date: 12/03/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/09/2014
Terms of Clearance: OMB approves the first two phases of the proposed process evaluation described in the information collection request: 1) to conduct a census of SUA and 2) conduct a census of AAA agencies using the proposed methods and survey instruments. Prior to proceeding with the next phase of the study, including drawing the sample from which to field the LSP survey, the agency agrees to provide the observed response rates for the SUA and AAA components of the survey, a power analysis determining the appropriate sample size for the LSP component, and a plan to address potential nonresponse bias. In addition, OMB looks forward to receiving more detailed information about how the process evaluation will help inform the planned outcome evaluation, including a description of the key research questions the outcome evaluation will be designed to answer.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2017	36 Months From Approved
Responses	1,674	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,650	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) is relatively new Older Americans Act (OAA) program administered and implemented through the Aging Service Network comprised of State Units on Aging (SUA), Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) and Local Service Providers (LSP). The NFCSP provides a multifaceted system of support services to family caregivers and grandparents or older family members caring for related children. Through the NFCSP, caregivers receive training/education related to their caregiving roles; respite care to enable caregivers to temporarily relieve caregivers from their caregiving responsibilities; and supplemental services on a limited basis, to complement the care provided by caregivers. The program also provides information to caregivers about available services and assistance to caregivers in gaining access to the services. This will be the first federal evaluation of how the NFCSP operates since the program was established with the 2000 authorization of the Title III-E. The process evaluation will administer an online survey to all 56 SUAs and 618 AAA's, and to a stratified sample of 1,000 LSPs. The three different surveys focus on information not currently available through the aggregate administrative data collected annually from the SUAs. The focus will be on the current NFCSP policies and processes, e.g., client assessments, prioritization, and types of services delivered at the local level, as well as the coordination of NFCSP with other long-term care programs. The primary purpose of this study to better understand how the OAA Title III-E NFCSP addresses the program's goal of helping family caregivers experience a seamless process for getting the information, services and support that best meet their needs and preferences that will enhance their caregiving to the greatest extent possible.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 365 206 Name of Law: Older Americans Act
   US Code: 42 USC 371-374 Name of Law: Title III Part E-National Family Caregiver Support Program
   PL: Pub.L. 109 - 365 205(a)(1)(c) Name of Law: Older Americans Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 69683	11/20/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 35169	06/19/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
National Family Caregiver Support Program Process	3	NFCSP LSP Survey
National Family Caregiver Support Program Process	2	NFCSP AAA Survey
National Family Caregiver Support Program Process Evaluation	1	NFCSP SUA Survey

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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	1,674	0	0	1,674	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,650	0	0	1,650	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: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new collection which we are seeking OMB approval. The primary purpose of this study to better understand how the OAA Title III-E NFCSP addresses the program's goal of helping family caregivers experience a seamless process for getting the information, services and support that best meet their needs and preferences that will enhance their caregiving to the greatest extent possible.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $919,915

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]? Yes

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

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: 09/09/2014

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