Previous terms continue: Results of the three separate program evaluations contained within this collection are not intended to be generalized to the broader Pregnancy Assistance Fund grantee national network. Upon publication and communication of this collection's outcomes, the Agency will clearly describe the research limitations and specific scope of this collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2019
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2019
1,757
0
1,251
938
0
683
0
0
0
The objective of the Pregnancy Assistance Fund (PAF) Feasibility and Design Study (FADS) is to establish a foundation for a rigorous impact and implementation evaluation. Specifically, FADS will: (1) assess design options for implementation and impact evaluation, (2) document how PAF programs are operationalized in the field, (3) identify and enter into agreements with two or three sites for the evaluation, (4) provide assistance to sites to support a rigorous evaluation framework, (5) develop all evaluation instruments and obtain clearance, and (6) pilot baseline data collection. As described below, the evaluation will have two main components: the Design and Implementation Analysis and the Impact Study.
OMB gave approval on August 30, 2014, for the PAF baseline survey and telephone interviews across 17 Pregnancy Assistance Fund grantees (OMB Control # 0990-0424) and under the same OMB control number gave approval for the 12-month follow up survey on January 7, 2016. We now seek a revision to the existing approval to add the data collection associated with the 24-month follow-up survey instruments. This request is an adjustment increasing the total burden from 682.67 hours to 935.17 hours.
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.