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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a change in the name of the Office of Child Support Enforcement to the Office of Child Support Services. This change was initially set to take effect on March 3, 2025, but HHS has reopened the comment period and delayed the effective date to April 28, 2025, so they can review any questions or comments from the public. People can submit their feedback electronically or by mail. If there are significant concerns, HHS may further delay or withdraw the rule.

The Office of Child Care (OCC), a part of the Administration for Children and Families, is seeking public comments on a proposed application for disaster relief funds provided by the American Relief Act of 2025. These funds, totaling $250 million, are intended to help eligible states, territories, and tribes affected by major disasters in 2023 and 2024. The OCC is specifically interested in comments about the necessity and effectiveness of the information collection process, and they are considering setting predetermined funding grant ranges. Comments are due by March 18, 2025.

The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) is making corrections to an interim rule about investigating child abuse and neglect claims in care facilities for unaccompanied children. These changes correct technical errors in a previously published rule and are aimed at ensuring standards are clear and processes are accurately described, including processes for appeals and records. The corrected rules become effective on December 27, 2024, as originally intended.

The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is seeking public comments on new report templates for the Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood (HMRF) programs. These templates are intended to help grant recipients efficiently report their evaluation findings as required by the ACF. The request is connected to the HMRF Local Evaluation Technical Assistance projects, which support the evaluation of programs aimed at improving family stability and healthy relationships. Public comments must be submitted by January 6, 2025, to be considered in OMB’s decision-making process.

The Children's Bureau, part of the Administration for Children and Families under the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comments on a new request involving data collection for the Regional Partnership Grants (RPG). This proposed data collection focuses on evaluating the latest cohort of grants aimed at improving outcomes for children and families affected by substance abuse issues. The evaluation will use tools like surveys, interviews, and focus groups to study various aspects such as supportive partnerships and service outcomes. The feedback is requested to ensure the data collection is useful and efficient.

The Office of Child Support Services (OCSS) is asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a report called the “State SNAP Agency NDNH Matching Program Performance Report” for another three years. This report requires state agencies that manage the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to share performance data with OCSS. These reports help in verifying identities and determining eligibility for SNAP benefits. The public is invited to comment on the proposed information collection until January 8, 2025, through the specified process.

The Office of Child Support Services (OCSS) is asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review proposed changes to the Tribal Child Support Direct Funding Request. These changes are due to a new rule that allows tribes to offer employment and training services to noncustodial parents under the child support program. Tribes choosing to participate must change their current plans, which involves submitting updated information to OCSS. Public comments on these revisions can be submitted until January 30, 2025.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is requesting a 3-year extension for the Administration for Native Americans Project Outcome Assessment Survey. This survey aids in reporting on performance measures and fulfilling statutory requirements. ACF invites public comments and suggestions on the proposed information collection until February 12, 2025. Those interested can provide feedback via the specified online platform or email.

The Administration for Children and Families made a correction to an earlier notice published in the Federal Register on December 4, 2024, regarding state allotment percentages for Child Welfare Services State Grants. There was a mistake in the formula used to calculate these percentages for most states, except for Alabama, which was correct. The corrected allotment percentages have now been published.

The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE), part of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), is proposing updates to the data collection activities for the Next Generation of Enhanced Employment Strategies (NextGen) Project. This project aims to evaluate innovative interventions that help low-income individuals with employment challenges improve their economic security. Changes include updates to consent forms and data collection tools to better measure social support, social trust, and employment outcomes, especially related to COVID-19. The public is invited to comment on these proposed revisions within 30 days of the notice's publication.