Supporting Pilot Program Outcomes, Research and Technical Assistance in TANF (Project SUPPORTT) Implementation and Outcomes Studies

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
SUPPORTT Supporting Statement B_v4_clean.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2026-06-10	Available
SUPPORTT Supporting Statement A_v5_clean.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-06-10	Available
Appendix E. Recruitment and scheduling materials for in-depth participant interviews_v2_clean.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-10	Available
Appendix D. Outreach materials for pilot costs and resources workbook_clean.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-10	Available
Appendix C. Notifications for leadership, staff, and time use surveys_v3_clean.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-10	Available
Appendix B. Recruitment and scheduling materials for pilot staff discussions_v2_clean.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-10	Available
Appendix A. Notifications for 12-month post-TANF-exit survey_v2_clean.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-10	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
280869	Instrument 7. 12-month post-TANF-exit survey	Other-Survey (English Version)	New
280868	Instrument 6: In-depth participant interview guide	Other-Interview Guide	New
280867	Instrument 5: Pilot costs and resources workbook - Local-level leadership staff	Other-Workbook	New
280866	Instrument 5: Pilot costs and resources workbook - State-level leadership staff	Other-Workbook	New
280865	Instrument 4: Staff time use survey	Other-Survey	New
280864	Instrument 3: Staff survey	Other-Survey	New
280863	Instrument 2: Leadership survey - Supervisors	Other-Survey	New
280844	Instrument 2: Leadership survey - Local-level leadership staff	Other-Survey	New
280843	Instrument 1: Pilot staff discussion guide - Supervisors	Other-Discussion Guide	New
280842	Instrument 1: Pilot staff discussion guide - Supervisors	Other-Discussion Guide	New
280841	Instrument 1: Pilot staff discussion guide - Data specialists	Other-Discussion Guide	New
280840	Instrument 1: Pilot staff discussion guide - Local-level leadership staff	Other-Discussion Guide	New
280839	Instrument 1: Pilot staff discussion guide - State-level leadership staff	Other-Discussion Guide	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202606-0970-006
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No: OFA
Title: Supporting Pilot Program Outcomes, Research and Technical Assistance in TANF (Project SUPPORTT) Implementation and Outcomes Studies
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: 06/12/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	6,412	0
Time Burden (Hours)	2,414	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (FRA) requires the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to carry out a pilot program under which it may select up to five states to negotiate new Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) performance benchmarks for work and family outcomes in place of compliance with the Work Participation Rate (WPR). The legislation also requires HHS to submit a final comprehensive report on outcomes of the pilots to Congress no later than one year after the pilot programs have ended. To meet this requirement, the HHS Administration for Children and Families (ACF) awarded the Supporting Pilot Program Outcomes, Research, and Technical Assistance in TANF (Project SUPPORTT) contract to (1) provide research, evaluation, and data-related technical assistance (TA) to help pilot states meet the requirements of the Pilot, including negotiating new TANF performance benchmarks for work and family outcomes; (2) facilitate peer learning and other opportunities for pilot and non-pilot states to interact and learn from each other; and (3) design and conduct implementation and outcome studies of the pilot programs to inform a report to Congress as required by P.L. 118-5. ACF has contracted with Mathematica to complete this work. This data collection request is necessary to conduct implementation and outcomes studies that will assess and build evidence around outcomes-based performance monitoring in TANF programs and fulfill the requirements of P.L. 118-5. The information collection activities will last for five years, beginning in October 2026 and ending in September 2031. Final reporting will be completed during the following year.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 118 - 5 123 Name of Law: Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
   US Code: 42 USC 613 Name of Law: Evaluation of temporary assistance for needy families and related programs
  

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 14859	03/27/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 35690	06/12/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 13

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Instrument 1: Pilot staff discussion guide - Data specialists
Instrument 1: Pilot staff discussion guide - Local-level leadership staff
Instrument 1: Pilot staff discussion guide - State-level leadership staff
Instrument 1: Pilot staff discussion guide - Supervisors
Instrument 1: Pilot staff discussion guide - Supervisors
Instrument 2: Leadership survey - Local-level leadership staff
Instrument 2: Leadership survey - Supervisors
Instrument 3: Staff survey
Instrument 4: Staff time use survey
Instrument 5: Pilot costs and resources workbook - Local-level leadership staff
Instrument 5: Pilot costs and resources workbook - State-level leadership staff
Instrument 6: In-depth participant interview guide
Instrument 7. 12-month post-TANF-exit survey

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ICR Summary of Burden

	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	6,412	0	0	6,206	206	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,414	0	0	2,324	90	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: $1,019,717

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.     Yes

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: 06/12/2026

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