Federal Register #2026-06758

Data Collection for SRAE National Evaluation: Impact and Implementation Study

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comment on a proposed data collection for the Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) National Evaluation: Impact and Implementation Study. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Administration for Children and Families (ACF) - Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) - Family and Youth Services Bureau - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in this opportunity. - Products/Services Requested: - Youth surveys at three intervals: - 500 pre-surveys (before randomization) - 450 immediate post-program surveys - 400 6-month follow-up surveys - 32 staff interviews (semi-structured protocol) - 60 youth focus groups (discussion protocol) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Data collection focuses on program fidelity, youth engagement, and effectiveness of SRAE programs - Instruments are designed to inform grant recipients and improve program delivery in line with SRAE legislation - No hardware or software procurement; this is a research and evaluation services requirement - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC

Description

The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) and the Family and Youth Services Bureau in the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) are proposing to collect data for a new national evaluation of Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE). The study includes both implementation and impact components, involving youth surveys conducted at three time points and interviews with program staff and youth focus groups. The goal is to assess program fidelity, youth engagement, and the effectiveness of SRAE programs to inform grant recipients and improve program delivery.

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