FR: Children and Families Administration

PREP Performance Measures Information Collection

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) published a notice announcing a proposed information collection activity for the Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) Performance Measures. The notice opens a 60-day public comment period through June 16, 2026. This information collection supports monitoring of state and territorial PREP program performance outcomes.

Tribal Consultation Meeting HHS/ACF OHS Head Start Programs

HHS/ACF OHS announces a Tribal Consultation session on June 18, 2026, to meet with tribal government leaders operating Head Start and Early Head Start programs. The consultation will address funding allocations, distribution formulas, and service delivery for American Indian and Alaska Native children and families. A report will be published within 45 days of the meeting.

ORR Requests 3-Year Extension for Unaccompanied Refugee Minors Program Forms

The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) within ACF is requesting a 3-year extension with revisions to the Unaccompanied Refugee Minors (URM) Program Application and related withdrawal/declination forms (OMB #0970-0550). The proposed revisions include reducing open-ended text box questions by 67 percent, changing question formats for quicker responses, cutting unnecessary questions, and revising instructions for clarity. Estimated total annual burden hours are reduced by 48 percent.

Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden for Community Services Programs

The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families proposes to amend regulations governing Block Grants, Individual Development Account Reserve Funds, and the Emergency Community Services Homeless Grant Program. The proposed rule seeks to eliminate unnecessary or obsolete regulatory requirements. Public comments are being accepted through May 8, 2026, with the goal of reducing administrative burden on community services organizations.

SRAE National Evaluation Impact and Implementation Study Information Collection

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is seeking public comments on a new information collection request for the Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) National Evaluation: Impact and Implementation Study. The study will collect data through youth surveys administered three times (pre-randomization, immediate post-program, and 6-month follow-up), along with semi-structured interviews with program staff and youth focus group discussions. Comments are due May 8, 2026.

Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden in Family Violence Prevention Services

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) published a proposed rule to remove duplicative or unnecessary sections from 45 CFR Part 1370, which governs Family Violence Prevention and Services programs. The changes aim to streamline regulations and reduce administrative burden. Comments on the proposed rule are due May 6, 2026.

Extension of OMB Generic Clearance for Reviewer Recruitment Forms

ACF requests public comments on extending OMB clearance 0970-0477 for Reviewer Recruitment Forms. No substantive changes proposed to the generic clearance terms; burden estimates have been updated. The clearance covers forms used to recruit reviewers for grant proposals, research/evaluation plans, and other ACF materials. Comment period closes May 1, 2026.

TANF Financial Report Form ACF-196T OMB Review

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) requests a 3-year extension of the TANF Financial Report Form ACF-196T for tribal agencies administering TANF programs. ACF proposes significant updates to streamline and improve instructions, reducing estimated review time by 33 percent (from 1.5 to 1 hour per response). Annual burden decreases from 306 to 200 hours. Public comments are due April 30, 2026.

Proposed LIHEAP FY25 Funds Reallotment to States Territories Tribes

The ACF Office of Community Services announces a preliminary determination that $2,697,089 in FY25 LIHEAP funds and $484,019.07 in IIJA funds (total $3,181,108.07) are available for reallotment to states, territories, tribes, and tribal organizations that received FY26 direct awards. This notice opens a 30-day comment period ending April 30, 2026.

Proposed Information Collection Activity for AFCARS System

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is proposing a new information collection activity for the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS). This notice is open for public comment until May 29, 2026.

Proposed Data Collection for National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is proposing a new data collection activity for the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System. This notice is open for public comment until May 29, 2026.

Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden for Refugee Resettlement Programs

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is issuing a direct final rule to rescind obsolete provisions of the State Legalization Impact Assistance Grants regulations (45 CFR part 402). This action aims to reduce regulatory burdens and streamline processes for refugee resettlement programs. The rule is effective May 26, 2026, unless significant adverse comments are received by that date.

Proposed Rule: Reducing Bureaucracy for Human Services and Emergency Response Programs

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) has proposed amending regulations concerning the care of mentally ill nationals and assistance for citizens returned from foreign countries. The goal is to eliminate unnecessary or obsolete regulations, reducing bureaucracy for human services and emergency response programs. Public comments are due by April 27, 2026.

Proposed Rule: Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden for Native American Programs

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) has proposed amending regulations under the Native American Programs Act to eliminate unnecessary or obsolete requirements. This proposed rule aims to reduce bureaucracy and burden for Native American programs. Written comments must be received by April 27, 2026.

ACF Congressionally Directed Community Projects Uniform Project Description - OMB Review

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is requesting a 3-year extension with revisions to the Congressionally Directed Community Projects—Universal Project Description (CDCP-UPD) information collection activity. The revisions aim to simplify language and reduce the application burden for an estimated 125 annual recipients.

ACF Seeks Public Comment on Native Americans Program Policies

The Administration for Native Americans (ANA) is seeking public comment on its program policies and procedures. This notice provides an opportunity for stakeholders to provide input on how ANA operates its programs, which are designed to serve Native American communities.

Submission for OMB Review; Generic Performance Progress Report

The Children and Families Administration has submitted a generic performance progress report for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review. This notice opens a 30-day public comment period, closing on April 13, 2026.

Proposed Information Collection: Income Withholding for Support

The Administration for Children and Families has proposed a new information collection activity related to income withholding for support. This notice opens a public comment period for stakeholders to provide feedback on the proposed collection.

OMB Review for Central Authority Payment Service New Collection

The Children and Families Administration has submitted a new collection, the Central Authority Payment Service, for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review. This notice is open for public comment until April 9, 2026.

Proposed Collection for Child Care Fund Consumer Education

The Administration for Children and Families is proposing to collect information for the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) consumer education website and reports of serious injuries and death. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) number for this collection is 0970-0473.

LIHEAP Quarterly Reports Submission for OMB Review

The Children and Families Administration has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Quarterly Reports. This notice opens a 20-day public comment period.