Federal Register #0970-0202

Request for Information: National and State Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being (NSSCAW) Data Collection

This opportunity involves a request for information from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) regarding a new data collection effort for the National and State Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being (NSSCAW). - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Administration for Children and Families (ACF) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a request for information and public comment. - Services Requested: - Site recruitment of purposively selected states and randomly selected county child welfare agencies - Baseline data collection and interviews with children and caregivers (including foster and kin caregivers) - Monthly sample file submissions - Baseline surveys for caregivers and children - Telephone verification interviews - Panel maintenance contact cards - Products/Part Numbers/Quantities: - No physical products are requested - Service line item: Site Recruitment and Baseline Data Collection for NSSCAW (Part Number: 0970-0202) - Notable Requirements: - Collection of firsthand information about child and family health, well-being, and home environment - Deidentified data to be archived for research use - Estimated annual respondent numbers and burden hours provided - Focus on supporting decision-making to improve child and family well-being and foster care practices

Description

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Department of Health and Human Services, intends to collect data on a new cohort of children and families for the National and State Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being (NSSCAW). This data collection aims to provide state and national estimates on the well-being, experiences, and service needs of children and families involved with the child welfare system. The survey will recruit selected states and county child welfare agencies, sample child cases, and conduct interviews with children and caregivers, including foster and kin caregivers. The collected data will support decision-making to improve child and family well-being and foster care practices. Deidentified data will be archived for research use.

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