Within three months of approval of this collection, the agency will submit to the OMB desk officer the agencyÂs plan to prospectively realize efficiencies in the design, measurement, planned comparisons, and data interoperability between the current collection 201205-0970-006 (Urban AIAN), 201206-0970-003 (Tribal TANF and Child Welfare Services), 201203-0970-002 (Descriptive Tribal TANF), and 0970-0394 (HPOG). This plan should be specific, with an aim to maximize data utility, advancement of science, and reduction of cost and burden. Specific, measureable outcomes should be specified; holding weekly field operations meetings would not be sufficient.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2013
12 Months From Approved
168
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0
177
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The Administration for Native Americans and the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, both within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seek approval for the data collection activities described in this request in order to support a study being undertaken for ACF by Westat. The aim of this study is to conduct exploratory research to understand the challenges to family self-sufficiency among low-income, urban American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN), as well as their interactions with programs and services offered by (ACF). This is a two-part study consisting of in-depth telephone interviews and site visits. The goals of the research are to understand how poverty and other socio-economic conditions impact urban Indian families, variations in the kinds of services Urban Indian Centers are able to provide, and the degree to which AI/AN community members are aware of - and access - ACF services and programs.
US Code:
42 USC 1110
Name of Law: Social Security Act; Cooperative Research or Demonstration Projects
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:
(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;
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.
Research Questions and Guides Crosswalk.docx
Telephone Interview Guide for Local State Agency Directors