Search Results for agency_names:"Children and Families Administration"

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is requesting public comments on proposed revisions to the Child Care Improper Payments Data Collection Instructions and is seeking a 3-year extension for these revisions. This involves updates to the data collection instructions and forms, particularly revising estimated burden hours and standardizing error causes to improve the clarity and accuracy of data submissions. Comments must be submitted by March 7, 2025, and are crucial for ensuring that these changes effectively reduce the reporting burden on States while maintaining accurate data on improper payments. The feedback, in particular, will help refine the proposed standardized list of error causes included in the data collection forms.

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) Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) is seeking public comments on a proposed plan to collect data from Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) programs. This will help evaluate innovative strategies and improve outcomes for youth involved in these programs. The collection allows ACF to quickly gather and use data to enhance program effectiveness and understand the needs of the diverse youth populations they serve. The request also seeks comments on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection, as well as suggestions for minimizing the burden through technology.

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 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.

The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) announced that it is reducing the eligibility period for Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) and Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) from 12 months to four months. This change will affect refugees who become eligible for ORR benefits 45 days after the notice's publication. The decision was made to prevent budget shortfalls due to high refugee admissions and reduced appropriations. The ORR emphasizes that the duration of assistance is determined by available funds, despite the benefits of longer eligibility periods.

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 Native Americans (ANA) is inviting the public to comment on proposed changes to their funding opportunities for Fiscal Year 2021. These changes involve updates to existing programs like Environmental Regulatory Enhancement and Native American Language Preservation, among others. They include new guidelines for intellectual property protection, eligibility criteria, and application requirements. The ANA plans to implement these changes unless significant feedback is received before March 22, 2021.

The Office of Community Services, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comments on their plan to keep collecting data on diaper needs. This data collection is part of the Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot (DDDRP) and involves surveys and reports from both caregivers and grant recipients. These surveys gather information on demographics, employment, and diaper needs, while the reports provide updates on outcomes and characteristics of those being served. Public comments should be submitted by January 21, 2025, for consideration by the Office of Management and Budget.

The Administration for Children and Families within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has withdrawn a proposed rule concerning the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Originally proposed on October 2, 2023, the rule aimed to update TANF regulations, including defining "needy," clarifying allowable expenditures, and aligning holidays with Federal standards. After receiving over 7,000 comments, the department decided they need more public input and are focusing on other priorities, such as implementing the TANF provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. Thus, the proposed rule has been officially withdrawn as of January 14, 2025.