Next Steps for Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families TANF Research and Data

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Next Steps for Tribal TANF Research and Data Supporting Statement B_Final to OPRE 2.9.26.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2026-05-04	Available
Next Steps for Tribal TANF Research and Data Supporting Statement A_Final to OPRE 5.4.26.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-05-04	Available
Appendix G - Next Steps for Tribal TANF Research and Data Informed Consent Interviews 4.29.26_CLEAN.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-05	Available
Appendix F - Reminder Email for Data Needs Assessment Survey_4.20.26_CLEAN.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-05	Available
Appendix E - Recruitment Email for Data Needs Assessment Survey_4.20.26_CLEAN.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-05	Available
Appendix D - Recruitment Email for Data Needs Assessment Talking Circles_4.20.26_CLEAN.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-05	Available
Appendix C - Recruitment Email for Knowledge Development Talking Circles_revised_4.20.26_CLEAN.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-05	Available
Appendix B - Next Steps Tribal TANF Study Frequently Asked Questions_4.29.26_CLEAN.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-05	Available
Appendix A - Outreach email for trusted contacts_4.20.26_mj_CLEAN.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-05	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
280196	Instrument 8: Knowledge Sharing Visit Talking Circle Facilitator's Guide –Participants	Other-Talking Circle Facilitator’s Guide	New
280194	Instrument 7: Knowledge Sharing Visit Talking Circle Facilitator's Guide – Staff	Other-Talking Circle Facilitator’s Guide	New
280193	Instrument 6: Knowledge Sharing Visit Data Observation (Learning Exchange) Worksheet	Other-Observation Worksheet	New
280192	Instrument 5: Knowledge Sharing Visit Interview Protocol – Data Staff	Other-Interview Protocol	New
280191	Instrument 4: Knowledge Sharing Visit Interview Protocol – Tribal TANF Program Leaders	Other-Interview Protocol	New
280187	Instrument 3: Tribal TANF Data Needs Assessment Survey	Other-Survey	New
280186	Instrument 2: Talking Circle Facilitator's Guide – Data Needs Assessment (in-person and virtual)	Other-In-Person Talking Circle Guide	New
280185	Instrument 1: Talking Circle Facilitator's Guide – Knowledge Development (in-person and virtual)	Other-In-Person Talking Circle Discussion Guide	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202605-0970-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No: OFA
Title: Next Steps for Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families TANF Research and Data
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 05/06/2026

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	87	0
Time Burden (Hours)	135	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: ACF is proposing to undertake this data collection to gather systematic information directly from Tribal TANF program leaders, staff, and participants about (1) their challenges, successes, and support needs related to Tribal TANF data reporting requirements; and (2) their research and evidence needs related to Tribal TANF program operations. The information collected will inform future directions for Tribal TANF research and data, including efforts to reduce burden in Tribal TANF data reporting requirements and revisions to accompanying guidance. ACF’s last broad inquiry into Tribal TANF, the Descriptive Study of Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Programs, was conducted over ten years ago, with the final report published in 2013. One goal of the Next Steps for Tribal TANF Research and Data project is to gather updated information on programs’ research interests, and their needs and experiences related to TANF data collection, submission, and use.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 1310 Name of Law: Sec. 412 of the Social Security 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:
	91 FR 10396	03/03/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 24545	05/06/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Instrument 1: Talking Circle Facilitator's Guide – Knowledge Development (in-person and virtual)
Instrument 2: Talking Circle Facilitator's Guide – Data Needs Assessment (in-person and virtual)
Instrument 3: Tribal TANF Data Needs Assessment Survey
Instrument 4: Knowledge Sharing Visit Interview Protocol – Tribal TANF Program Leaders
Instrument 5: Knowledge Sharing Visit Interview Protocol – Data Staff
Instrument 6: Knowledge Sharing Visit Data Observation (Learning Exchange) Worksheet
Instrument 7: Knowledge Sharing Visit Talking Circle Facilitator's Guide – Staff
Instrument 8: Knowledge Sharing Visit Talking Circle Facilitator's Guide –Participants

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Request	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	87	0	0	71	16	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	135	0	0	103	32	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 information collection request.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $123,575

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? No

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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: 05/06/2026

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