Federal Register #0970-0422

Public Comment Request: AFCARS Information Collection Revision

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comment on a proposed revision to the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) information collection. - Government Buyer: - Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Purpose: - Request for public comment on the burden of revised AFCARS information collection (OMB #: 0970-0422) - Key Details: - Revision adds 62 new data elements to AFCARS - Increases reporting requirements for state and tribal title IV-E child welfare agencies - Data collected supports policy decisions, program management, budget projections, trend analysis, and Congressional/Departmental inquiries - Unique Requirements: - Focus is on feedback regarding the burden of new reporting requirements, not on the data elements themselves - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a product or service procurement opportunity

Description

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is requesting a revision of the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS), which includes 62 new data elements added per a December 2024 final rule. This revision increases the reporting burden for state child welfare agencies. The data collected informs policy decisions, program management, and responses to Congressional inquiries related to foster care and adoption. Public comments are requested on the burden calculations, with comments due by May 29, 2026.

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