OPRE Research Study: Head Start Connects [Case Studies]

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Head Start Connects_Appendices F-I_COVID edits_clean.docx Supplementary Document	2020-07-23
NonSub Change Request_HS Connects.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2020-07-23
Head Start Connects_Appendix C - Federal Register Notice.PDF Supplementary Document	2019-10-08
Head Start Connects_Appendix B - Cross-walk of RQs and Constructs for Data Collection Protocols.docx Supplementary Document	2019-10-08
Head Start Connects_Appendix A - Conceptual Map.docx Supplementary Document	2019-10-08
Head Start Connects SSB_COVID edits_clean.docx Supporting Statement B	2020-07-23
Head Start Connects SSA_COVID edits_clean.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-07-23

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
238032	Instrument 7: Community Providers interview Other-Interview	Modified
238031	Instrument 6: Parent/Guardian interview Other-Interview	Modified
238030	Instrument 5: Head Start Other Staff interview Other-Interview	Modified
238029	Instrument 4: Head Start Family Support Staff interview Other-Interview	Modified
238028	Instrument 3: Head Start Administrator/ Family and Community Partnerships Manager interview Other-Interview	Modified
238027	Instrument 2: Head Start Family Support Staff pre-visit call Other-Call	Modified
238026	Instrument 1: Head Start Administrator/ Family and Community Partnerships Manager pre-visit call Other-Call	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0970-0538	ICR Reference No: 202007-0970-010
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201910-0970-004
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: OPRE Research Study: Head Start Connects [Case Studies]
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/06/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/24/2020
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2021	04/30/2021	04/30/2021
Responses	102	0	102
Time Burden (Hours)	150	0	150
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This request is a new data collection to conduct case studies in six Head Start programs for the Head Start (HS) Connects: Individualizing and Connecting Families to Family Support Services project. HS Connects aims to develop and refine a theory of change of service coordination; describe how diverse Head Start programs coordinate family support services for parents/guardians; and understand the processes or practices sites use to ensure that service coordination is aligned with an individual family’s needs and fosters family well-being. Findings from the case studies are not intended to be generalized to a larger population. Information will be used to refine a theory of change model of Head Start service coordination that could inform future, representative data collection.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 110 - 134 Sec 640(a)(2)(D) and Sec 649 Name of Law: Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007
  

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:
	84 FR 28303	06/18/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 53737	10/08/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 7

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Instrument 5: Head Start Other Staff interview
Instrument 7: Community Providers interview
Instrument 1: Head Start Administrator/ Family and Community Partnerships Manager pre-visit call
Instrument 2: Head Start Family Support Staff pre-visit call
Instrument 3: Head Start Administrator/ Family and Community Partnerships Manager interview
Instrument 4: Head Start Family Support Staff interview
Instrument 6: Parent/Guardian interview

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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	102	102	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	150	150	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $514,286

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? Yes

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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: 07/24/2020

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