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The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public comments on its request to extend, for one more year, the use of Form ORR-1 for the Cash and Medical Assistance Program. This form helps estimate the financial needs for providing assistance to refugees and certain other eligible groups. Feedback is encouraged within 30 days of the notice's publication, as the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will decide about the information collection within 30 to 60 days. The program is vital for states to receive reimbursement for services offered to eligible individuals upon their arrival in the United States.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is seeking public comments on extending the National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) and Youth Outcomes Survey for three more years without changes to the form. The data is used to track services and outcomes for youth in independent living programs. Comments are requested on aspects like utility and burden reduction by February 28, 2025. The collection is authorized by the Foster Care Independence Act and aims to assess youth outcomes and program performance.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) has reorganized the Office of Child Care (OCC) by adding a new Regional Operations Division. This change involves moving impacted staff from the Office of the Director to the newly established division. The OCC is responsible for overseeing various child care programs and supporting grantees' efforts to provide subsidies for low-income families, improve child care quality, and support the workforce. This reorganization maintains the existing policies and re-delegations of authority within the ACF and ensures continuity in their operations.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a reorganization to create the Unaccompanied Children Office of the Ombuds (UCOO). This new office will be led by a Director, or "Ombuds," and will oversee issues related to the care and custody of unaccompanied children. The UCOO will investigate reports and work with the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) to resolve concerns. Additionally, it will provide recommendations to improve policies and ensure the protection of unaccompanied children.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is seeking public comments on its proposal to extend data collection for research and evaluation under an existing clearance. The proposal does not change the types of information collected but anticipates an increase in the number of respondents, raising the overall burden estimate. Comments are invited within 30 days of publication. The data collected will support ACF's research on programs related to welfare, child care, and other areas to assist low-income families.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is requesting public comments on extending current data collection activities for the Chafee Foster Care Program, which helps young adults transition to adulthood. This involves interviews, focus groups, and data collection to evaluate the program's effectiveness. The ACF is asking for feedback on the necessity, utility, and efficiency of the proposed data collection methods and encourages suggestions to minimize the burden on respondents. Comments should be submitted within 60 days of publication to ensure they are considered in evaluating the program's readiness for further assessment.

The Office of Refugee Resettlement, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comment on proposed changes to forms used in evaluating sponsors for Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC). These revisions include more detailed information collection to assess sponsor suitability, removal of duplicate sections, and the establishment of a deadline for submitting necessary documents. Additionally, there's a new option for potential sponsors to voluntarily submit to a DNA test to prove their biological relationship to the child. The proposal also requires sponsors to engage in post-release services to ensure the child's continued well-being. The public has 60 days to submit comments on these proposed revisions.

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 Child Support Services (OCSS), part of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), is asking for public comments on changes to the Electronic Document Exchange (EDE). The EDE is used by state child support agencies to share case information more efficiently and securely. They want to renew this system with minor updates for another three years. Comments on this proposal are open until February 7, 2025, and they encourage feedback on the necessity and effectiveness of the information collection.

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.