Evaluation of the Family Unification Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Attachment 8 - FUP logic Model 062018.docx Supplementary Document	2018-07-06
Attachment 7 - FUP Evaluation Information Sheet _062718_rev.docx Supplementary Document	2018-07-06
Attachment 6 -Outreach Phone Call Script for Parents_062718_clean.docx Supplementary Document	2018-07-06
Attachment 5 -Outreach Email - 06-27-2018 .docx Supplementary Document	2018-07-06
Attachment 4-Informed Consent for Staff 6-27-18.docx Supplementary Document	2018-07-06
Attachment 3-Informed Consent for Parents 06-27-2018.docx Supplementary Document	2018-07-06
Attachment 2 - 60 day notice.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-07-06
Attachment 1-Informed Consent Form_06-27-18.docx Supplementary Document	2018-07-06
FUP Part B Support Statement_062718_clean.docx Supporting Statement B	2018-07-06
FUP Part A Support Statement_082718 Clean.docx Supporting Statement A	2018-09-11

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
232070	Appendix U: Administrative Data List Other-Admin Data List	New
232069	Appendix T: Dashboard Other-Dashboard	New
232060	Appendix S: Ongoing Services Questionnaire Other-Questionnaire	New
232059	Appendix R: Housing Assistance Questionnaire Other-Questionnaire	New
232058	Appendix Q: Randomization Tool Other-Randomization Tool	New
232057	Appendix P: Referral Form Other-Referral Form	New
232056	Appendix O: Housing Status Form Other-Housing Status Form	New
232055	Appendix N: Guide for Implementation Study for Service Provider Management Other-Implementation Study Guide	New
232054	Appendix M: Guide for Implementation Study for PCWA FUP Management (Third) Other-Implementation Study Guide	New
232053	Appendix L: Guide for Implementation Study Focus Groups with Frontline Workers Other-Focus Group Guide	New
232052	Appendix K: Guide for Implementation Study for Parents (Second, Third) Other-Implementation Study Guide	New
232051	Appendix J: Guide for Implementation Study Focus Groups with PHA Frontline Workers Other-Focus Group Guide	New
232050	Appendix I: Guide for Implementation Study for PHA FUP Management Other-Implementation Study Guide	New
232049	Appendix H: Guide for Implementation Study with PCWA FUP Management (Second) Other-Implementation Study Guide	New
232048	Appendix G: Guide for Implementation Study for Referral Provider Administrators Other-Implementation Study Guide	New
232047	Appendix F: Guide for Implementation Study for CoC Management Other-Implementation Study Guide	New
232046	Appendix E: Guide for Implementation Study for PHA Management Other-Implementation Study Guide	New
232045	Appendix D: Guide for Implementation Study for PCWA Management Other-Implementation Study Guide	New
232044	Appendix C: Guide to Develop an Evaluation Plan for PHA FUP Management Other-Eval Plan Guide	New
232043	Appendix B: Guide to Develop an Evaluation Plan for PCWA FUP Management Other-Eval Plan Guide	New
232042	Appendix A: Guide for Recruitment with PHA and PCWA Administrators Other-Recruitment Guide	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0970-0514	ICR Reference No: 201807-0970-006
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Evaluation of the Family Unification Program
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: 09/17/2018
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/11/2018
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2021	36 Months From Approved
Responses	8,073	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	849	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeks approval for data collection necessary to conduct a rigorous evaluation of the Family Unification Program. Although considerable research over the past several decades documents the overlap between child welfare involvement and homelessness, very little is known about the effectiveness of housing vouchers aimed at improving child welfare outcomes and reducing housing instability. The Family Unification Program (FUP), a program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), provides child welfare–involved families with permanent Housing Choice Vouchers. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) plans to conduct a rigorous evaluation of FUP to build the evidence on the effectiveness of housing vouchers for child welfare involved families. We are seeking OMB approval to collect data for the rigorous evaluation. These activities include interviews with agency heads, program leaders, leaders at partner organizations, and parents; focus groups with front-line staff; and collection of program and administrative data. This evaluation is part of a larger project to help ACF build the evidence base in child welfare through rigorous evaluation of programs, practices, and policies. It will also contribute to HUD’s understanding of how housing can serve as a platform for improving quality of life.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 626 Name of Law: Title IV-E of the Social Security Act
  

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:
	83 FR 381	01/03/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 32128	07/11/2018
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 21

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Appendix B: Guide to Develop an Evaluation Plan for PCWA FUP Management
Appendix C: Guide to Develop an Evaluation Plan for PHA FUP Management
Appendix A: Guide for Recruitment with PHA and PCWA Administrators
Appendix H: Guide for Implementation Study with PCWA FUP Management (Second)
Appendix N: Guide for Implementation Study for Service Provider Management
Appendix P: Referral Form
Appendix R: Housing Assistance Questionnaire
Appendix I: Guide for Implementation Study for PHA FUP Management
Appendix J: Guide for Implementation Study Focus Groups with PHA Frontline Workers
Appendix L: Guide for Implementation Study Focus Groups with Frontline Workers
Appendix Q: Randomization Tool
Appendix T: Dashboard
Appendix U: Administrative Data List
Appendix D: Guide for Implementation Study for PCWA Management
Appendix E: Guide for Implementation Study for PHA Management
Appendix G: Guide for Implementation Study for Referral Provider Administrators
Appendix F: Guide for Implementation Study for CoC Management
Appendix K: Guide for Implementation Study for Parents (Second, Third)
Appendix M: Guide for Implementation Study for PCWA FUP Management (Third)
Appendix O: Housing Status Form
Appendix S: Ongoing Services 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	8,073	0	0	7,872	201	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	849	0	0	831	18	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 information collection request.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $450,346

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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

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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: 07/11/2018

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