Federal Register #0970-0424

Request for Public Comment: Extension of National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS) Data Collection

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is seeking public comment on the proposed three-year extension of the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS) data collection. - Government Buyer: - Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Purpose and Scope: - Request for public feedback on extending NCANDS data collection for three years - NCANDS is a voluntary national reporting system for state-level child abuse and neglect data - No changes are proposed to the current data collection instruments - Data Collected Includes: - Number of child abuse and neglect victims - Substantiated and unsubstantiated cases - Services provided, removals, and deaths - Child protective personnel, response times, and referrals - Mandate and Use: - Required by the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) - Supports policy decisions, program management, and federal reporting - Respondents: - State governments, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico - Notable Requirements: - Feedback requested on necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection - Suggestions for minimizing respondent burden are encouraged - No products or services are being procured; this is a request for information and public comment only

Description

The Administration for Children, Youth and Families in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is requesting a three-year extension of the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS) data collection without any changes. This voluntary national reporting system collects state child abuse and neglect reporting information, including data on victims, services provided, and child protective personnel. The data supports policy decisions and program management related to child welfare. Public comments on the extension are requested by May 29, 2026.

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