OPRE Evaluation: Strengthening Relationship Education and Marriage Services (STREAMS) Evaluation [Impact and Process Studies]

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Attachment T_STREAMS_Adult FUP2 QxQ justification.docx Supplementary Document	2019-02-14
Attachment S_STREAMS_Youth FUP2 QxQ justification.docx Supplementary Document	2019-02-14
STREAMS - 60 Day FRN_12.6.18.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-02-14
STREAMS OMB memo non-subst change 6-21-2018.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2018-06-22
Attachment R STREAMS_Adult FUP QxQ.docx Supplementary Document	2017-03-27
STREAMS OMB memo.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2017-03-27
Attachment P_STREAMS_Adult follow-up survey advance letter_3-1-15.docx Supplementary Document	2016-03-09
Attachment O_STREAMS_Adult follow-up survey_reminder text message_final.docx Supplementary Document	2016-06-23
Attachment N_STREAMS_Adult follow-survey reminder postcards_3-1-16.docx Supplementary Document	2016-03-09
Attachment M_STREAMS_Youth and Parent_Follow-up survey advance letters_ 2-26-16.docx Supplementary Document	2016-03-09
Attachment L_STREAMS_Youth follow up phone script _2-26-16.docx Supplementary Document	2016-03-09
Attachment K_STREAMS_Mathematica Confidentiality pledge_2-26-16.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-03-09
Attachment G_STREAMS_Consent statement for adult participants_2-26-16.docx Supplementary Document	2016-03-09
Attachment C_STREAMS_Adult baseline question by question justification_2-26-16.docx Supplementary Document	2016-03-09
Attachment A_STREAMS_Legislative authority_2-26-16.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-03-09
SSB_STREAMS_FUP2_2-13-19.docx Supporting Statement B	2019-02-14
SSA_STREAMS_FUP2_2-13-19.docx Supporting Statement A	2019-02-14

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
234957	Second follow-up survey for adults (Instrument 13) Other-Survey	New
234956	Second follow-up survey for youth (Instrument 12) Other-Survey	New
220540	Follow-up survey for adults (Instrument 11) Other-Follow up Survey	Modified
220539	Baseline survey for adults (Instrument 10) Other-Baseline Survey	Modified
220538	Follow-up survey for youth (Instrument 9) Other-Survey	Modified
220537	Baseline survey for youth Other-Baseline Survey	Removed
220536	Add-on to nFORM to conduct random assignment (Instrument 7) Other-RA items - nFORM	Modified
220535	Introductory script, program applicants (Instrument 6) Other-Intro	Modified
220534	Introductory script, grantee staff (Instrument 6) Other-Intro	Modified
220533	Session adherence form Other-null	Removed
220532	Staff survey Other-Survey	Removed
220530	Focus group guide for youth in schools Other-Focus Group Protocol	Removed
220529	Focus group guide for adults Other-Focus Group Protocol	Removed
220528	Topic guide for staff and stakeholder interviews Other-Topic guide	Removed

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0970-0481	ICR Reference No: 201902-0970-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201806-0970-006
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: OPRE Evaluation: Strengthening Relationship Education and Marriage Services (STREAMS) Evaluation [Impact and Process Studies]
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 04/22/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/20/2019
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2022	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2019
Responses	2,564	0	14,988
Time Burden (Hours)	1,288	0	3,579
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Strengthening Relationship Education and Marriage Services (STREAMS) evaluation includes two components, an impact study and a process study. The goal of the impact study is to provide rigorous estimates of the effectiveness of program services and interventions to improve program implementation. The impact study uses an experimental design. In each site, eligible program applicants are randomly assigned to either a program group that is offered program services or a control group that is not. STREAMS collects baseline information from eligible program applicants prior to random assignment and administers a follow-up survey to participants 12 months after random assignment. The goal of the process study is to support the interpretation of impact findings and document program operations to support future replication. STREAMS conducted semi-structured interviews with program staff and selected community stakeholders, conducted focus groups with program participants, administered a survey to program staff, and collected data on adherence to program curricula through an add on to an existing program MIS. Both the impact study and the process study information collection requests were initially approved on July 5, 2016 (OMB #0970-0481). Data collection for the process study began in February 2017 and was completed in September 2018. Data collection for the impact study began in July 2016 and is ongoing. For this current data collection request, Administration for Children and Families (ACF) seeks approval for 1) an extension of previously approved data collection instruments for the STREAMS impact study and 2) two additional data collection instruments for the impact study that would collect additional follow-up data at two of the five participating sites. This revision would extend data collection through spring 2022. The purpose of these two additional data collection instruments is to allow for an assessment of the longer-term impacts of HMRE programming by conducting an additional follow-up survey with impact study participants.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 111 - 291 811 (b) Name of Law: Healthy Marriage Promotion and Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Grants of the Claims Resolution 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:
	83 FR 62871	12/06/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 4820	02/19/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 8

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Introductory script, grantee staff (Instrument 6)
Introductory script, program applicants (Instrument 6)
Add-on to nFORM to conduct random assignment (Instrument 7)
Follow-up survey for youth (Instrument 9)
Baseline survey for adults (Instrument 10)
Follow-up survey for adults (Instrument 11)
Topic guide for staff and stakeholder interviews
Focus group guide for adults
Focus group guide for youth in schools
Staff survey
Session adherence form
Second follow-up survey for youth (Instrument 12)
Second follow-up survey for adults (Instrument 13)
Baseline survey for youth

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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	2,564	14,988	0	-12,424	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,288	3,579	0	-2,291	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: This is an additional information collection request under OMB #0970-0481. This request is for (1) an extension of previously approved data collection and (2) new data collection. Completed information collections have also been removed.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $4,565,365

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

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: 02/20/2019

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