Federal Register #0970-0610

Request for Public Comment on Information Collection for National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth

The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public input on the extension of information collection for the National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Family and Youth Services Bureau, Runaway and Homeless Youth Division - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement of goods or services - Products/Services Requested: - Public comments on the information collection process for the National Runaway Safeline (NRS) - Data collected includes voluntary information from youth and adults contacting the NRS via calls, chats, emails, and forum posts - Reporting requirements include monthly and semi-annual reports on service usage, contact types, prevention materials distributed, referrals, demographics, and trend analysis - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Data supports outreach strategies and annual reporting to Congress on youth in crisis and homelessness - No purchase of products or services; this is solely a request for public comment on data collection activities

Description

The Family and Youth Services Bureau's Runaway and Homeless Youth Division is seeking to extend approval for the National Communication System operated by the National Runaway Safeline (NRS). The NRS provides free information, referral services, crisis intervention, and prevention resources to vulnerable youth at risk of running away or homelessness and their families or guardians. The system collects voluntary data from contacts via calls, chats, emails, and forum posts to inform crisis services and develop annual reports. This data helps identify service needs, outreach strategies, and supports a required report to Congress on youth in crisis.

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