Federal Register #2026-14279

Public Comment Request: Data Collection for NextGen Child Support Employment Services Evaluation

This opportunity involves a request for public input on a proposed data collection effort by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and the Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE). - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Administration for Children and Families (ACF) - Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) - Purpose: - Seeking public comments on data collection for the Evaluation of the Next Generation Child Support Employment Services Demonstration (NextGen) - Focused on improving child support payment consistency through employment and earnings support services for noncustodial parents - Scope of Data Collection: - Involves grantee and tribal waiver staff, partners, and program participants - Utilizes a Management Information System (MIS) for tracking enrollment and case management - Includes staff and partner interviews, participant interviews, and technical assistance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No commercial products or OEMs are being procured - The notice is for public comment on information collection activities, not for acquisition of goods or services - Evaluation includes both implementation and outcome studies over a 5-year demonstration period

Description

The Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Department of Health and Human Services, is proposing to collect data for a new implementation and outcomes study called the Evaluation of the Next Generation Child Support Employment Services Demonstration (NextGen). This 5-year project involves planning, piloting, and full implementation phases to improve child support payment consistency through employment and earnings support services. The study includes an implementation study to document program variations and an outcomes study to assess changes in employment, earnings, and child support payments. Data collection will involve grantee and tribal waiver staff, partners, and study participants, with technical assistance provided throughout the demonstration.

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