Federal Register #2026-08584

ACF Research Data Collection for SAVES Child Support Program Safety Initiative

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public input for a new research initiative focused on improving safety for domestic violence survivors in the child support program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Administration for Children and Families - Office of Child Support Enforcement - Scope of Work: - Data collection at 13 SAVES demonstration sites - Activities include: - Qualitative interviews with domestic violence survivors (100 participants) - Quantitative surveys with domestic violence survivors (2,000 participants) - Quantitative surveys with domestic violence advocates (1,200 participants) - Focus groups with child support staff (65 participants) - Qualitative interviews with clients receiving safety-focused intervention services (65 participants) - Products/Services Requested: - No physical products or OEMs are being procured - Services requested are research-focused: interviews, surveys, and focus groups - Unique Requirements: - Mixed-methods data collection (qualitative and quantitative) - Translation of surveys into Spanish - Use of nFORM web-based performance measures system for reporting and monitoring - Trauma-informed, survivor-centered approach - Place of Performance: - 13 SAVES demonstration sites (federal facilities) - Administration for Children and Families offices - Department of Health and Human Services facilities

Description

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is requesting public comments on a proposed information collection as part of the Safe Access for Victims' Economic Security (SAVES) Demonstration research on safety in the child support program. The SAVES Center will conduct one-time data collection activities with domestic violence survivors, advocates, and child support staff to understand their experiences and identify barriers and promising practices related to safety in the child support program. These activities aim to improve safety in the child support program under SAVES. Comments are due by June 3, 2026.

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