The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeks approval for a second follow-up survey conducted for the Evaluation of Employment Coaching for TANF and Related Populations (0970-0506) and for minor wording revisions to study notifications (Attachment I). The objective of this evaluation is to provide information on coaching interventions implemented by Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) agencies and other employment programs. The evaluation will describe up to six coaching interventions and assess their effectiveness in helping people obtain and retain jobs, advance in their careers, move toward self-sufficiency, and improve their overall well-being. The evaluation includes both an experimental impact study and an implementation study. The second follow-up survey will contribute to the experimental impact study.
A previous information collection request (ICR; 0970-0506) covered data collection activities for both an impact and an implementation study. Approved data collection activities for the impact study include: (1) baseline data collection and (2) the first follow-up survey. Approved data collection activities for the implementation study include: (1) semi-structured staff interviews; (2) a staff survey; (3) in-depth participant interviews; (4) staff reports of participant service receipt; and (5) video recordings of coaching sessions. This current ICR seeks approval for the second follow-up survey for the impact study and for minor wording revisions to study notifications.
US Code:
42 USC 613
Name of Law: Section 413 of the Social Security Act, as amended by the FY 2017 Consolidated Appropriations Act
This submission involves a new data collection request under OMB #0970-0506 and updates burden to reflect data collection to date for previously approved instruments.
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.
Attachment D - TANF Coaching_60 Day FRN_9.18.18.pdf
nonsubstantive change memo_v2_clean.docx
Second follow-up survey