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The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is asking for public comments on their proposal to extend a permit for Pre-testing of Evaluation Data Collection Activities. The aim is to refine data collection methods to ensure they are effective and easy for participants to complete. Comments on the necessity, accuracy, clarity, and burden of the proposed information collection are requested from the public. All comments should be submitted within 60 days of the notice publication date.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comments on its proposal to extend the use of the Request for Certification of Adult Victims of Human Trafficking form for three more years. This form is used to provide necessary certification for victims of human trafficking so they can access federally funded benefits. The ACF has modernized its process by implementing an online system called Shepherd, although a PDF version of the form is still available if needed. The department expects an increase in certification requests due to new rules around T visas for trafficking victims. They are inviting feedback on how to improve this information collection process by February 7, 2025.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) has reorganized its Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) by establishing a new Office of Research and Evaluation (ORE) and the Office of the Chief Data Officer (OCDO). This reorganization aims to enhance guidance, research, and data management related to programs designed to improve the lives of children and families. The OPRE will now focus on strategic planning, research, and evaluation while maintaining and supporting other divisions related to economic independence, child and family development, and family strengthening. The OCDO will handle data governance and enhance data usage to improve program effectiveness and efficiency.

The Children's Bureau within the Administration for Children and Families is seeking public input for a 3-year extension of the Prevention Services Data Collection, which gathers information on child welfare services. This data, required by the Social Security Act, helps determine the services provided to prevent children from needing foster care. They request comments on the necessity, accuracy, and impact of this data collection from Title IV-E Agencies. Public comments are invited until February 25, 2025, with no changes proposed to the current data collection methods.

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 Administration for Children and Families (ACF) released a notice correcting a previous document about changes to the Office of Child Care. Published on December 4, 2024, the document mistakenly contained an incorrect code related to the addition of a Regional Operations Division. This correction specifies that the Regional Operations Division will oversee and guide the ten OCC Regional Offices and ensure coordination with central office planning.

The Health and Human Services Department, specifically the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), is asking for public feedback on extending the Access and Visitation Survey for three more years. This survey helps manage grants that support parental access and visitation through state programs. The ACF is collecting comments on various aspects, such as the necessity and efficiency of this information gathering, and suggestions to reduce any burdens on respondents. Public comments are invited within 60 days of the notice publication.

The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) in the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is looking for public comments on a new data collection effort called the Well-Being Storytelling Exhibit. This project is part of a larger study, called the NextGen Project, which aims to understand how people with low incomes can find and maintain jobs. Participants will use photos to share their experiences of well-being, which will then be analyzed and used to create an exhibit. The ACF seeks feedback on the necessity and impact of this information collection by February 24, 2025.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is seeking public comments on the extension of the ACF-696: Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Quarterly Financial Report form. This form is used by 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. Territories to report financial expenditures related to CCDF funding. The ACF proposes to renew this form without any changes and is requesting feedback on its necessity, accuracy, clarity, and any suggestions to reduce the reporting burden. Comments are invited within 60 days of the notice publication.

The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), part of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection activity related to mental health care services for Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC). This proposal includes several forms designed to assist in providing mental health care, such as initial evaluations and risk assessments, group counseling documentation, and referral forms. Comments are requested regarding the necessity, practicality, burden, and clarity of this information collection, and should be submitted within 60 days of the notice's publication.