Opportunity
Federal Register #0970-0356
Request for Information: Extension of Formative Data Collections for ACF Research and Evaluation
Buyer
Health and Human Services Department, Children and Families Administration
Posted
August 05, 2026
Respond By
October 06, 2026
Identifier
0970-0356
NAICS
541720
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comment on its plan to extend formative data collection activities for research and evaluation purposes. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Administration for Children and Families (ACF) - Purpose and Scope: - Extension of existing generic clearance for formative data collections (OMB#: 0970-0356) - Supports research and evaluation in areas such as welfare, employment, self-sufficiency, Head Start, child care, healthy marriage, responsible fatherhood, family and youth services, home visiting, child welfare, trafficking, and community services - Data Collection Methods: - Semi-structured discussions - Focus groups - Surveys - Interviews - Notable Requirements: - No changes to the purpose or use of data collections - Updated burden estimates to reflect current agency priorities - Information collected will inform ACF research development, maintain a relevant research agenda, ensure up-to-date research products, and support technical assistance - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a request for information and not a procurement of products or services
Description
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) proposes to extend data collection under the existing generic clearance for Formative Data Collections for ACF Research and Evaluation. The purpose is to inform the development of ACF research, maintain a rigorous and relevant research agenda, ensure current research products, and inform technical assistance provision. Data collection methods include semi-structured discussions, focus groups, surveys, and interviews. The information collected will support research on programs related to welfare, employment, child care, family services, and other areas of interest to ACF.