Study of Early Head Start–Child Care Partnerships

OMB Control No: 0970-0471	ICR Reference No: 201509-0970-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Study of Early Head Start–Child Care Partnerships
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 12/18/2015
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 09/15/2015
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2017	24 Months From Approved
Responses	935	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	735	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) within the Administration for Child and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services seeks approval to collect descriptive information for the new Early Head Start–child care partnership competitive grant opportunity. This information collection is being carried out as part of the Study of Early Head Start–Child Care Partnerships. The purpose of the study is to learn how the partnerships are formed and operated, including the models of partnerships used to deliver high-quality and comprehensive services to infants, toddlers, and their families. In particular, this descriptive study will document the characteristics and features of partnerships and activities that aim to improve professional development and the quality of services and better meet families' needs. The study will fill a knowledge gap about partnership models implemented in the field, lay the groundwork for future research, and provide information to inform technical assistance and actions aimed at improving the Early Head Start–child care partnerships grant initiative.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 113 - 76 Division H, Title II Name of Law: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 32135	06/05/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 55120	09/14/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 11

IC Title Form No. Form Name Partnership grantee and delegate agency director survey Interview topic guide: Partnership grantee and delegate agency directors Interview topic guide: State and local stakeholders Interview topic guide: Partnership staff Parent focus group guide Child care center director focus group guide Family child care provider focus group guide Partnership grantee and delegate agency director questionnaire Child care partner survey Child care center teacher focus group guide Child care partner questionnaire

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	935	0	0	935	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	735	0	0	735	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new data collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $808,066

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Molly Buck 202 205-4724 [email protected]

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:
		(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
		(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
		(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
		(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
		(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
		(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
		(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
			(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;
		(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
		(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
		(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date: 09/15/2015

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