This nonsubstantive change is limited
to the data collection activities that were planned for the random
assignment study involving surveys of youth enrolled in the TLP
grantee sites. The proposed nonsubstantive change is necessary to
obtain outcomes on youth when it was determined through a pilot
study designed to examine the feasibility of the random assignment
study with this particular program and population, would not be
feasible to reach the target sample size of 1250 youth within the
time frame for study completion. The purpose of the TLP Evaluation
is to provide ACF with information about how youth who participate
in the TLP fare over the short and longer term in the areas of
stable housing, positive social connections, social and emotional
well-being, and education or employment. The evaluation will also
provide information on services available to youth during and after
exiting the program, including assistance in locating and retaining
permanent housing and referrals to other residential programs, and
services for employment, education, health, and mental health. The
collection involves three components: 1. A pilot study to test the
feasibility of using a random assignment study design with the TLP
and runaway and homeless youth; 2. Interviews with TLP staff as
part of a qualitative study to gain insight into program
implementation; and 3. Youth surveys as part of a quantitative
study to understand program effects on youth outcomes. The first
two data collection activities began in October 2016 and are
complete.
Changes in burden are the
result of the nonsubstantive change regarding random assignment,
and the fact that two data collection activities have been
completed.
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.