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Act). A state or tribal Title IV–E agency
electing to participate in the program
must submit a 5-year Title IV–E
Prevention Program Plan that meets the
statutory requirements. (See Program
Instructions ACYF–CB–PI–18–09 and
ACYF–CB–PI–18–10 for more
information.)
FFPSA also amended section
474(a)(7) of the Act to reimburse state
and tribal Title IV–E agencies for a
portion of the costs of operating kinship
navigator programs that meet certain
criteria. To qualify for funding under
the Title IV–E Kinship Navigator
Program, the program must meet the
requirements of a kinship navigator
program described in section 427(a)(1)
of the Act. The Kinship Navigator
Program must meet practice criteria of
promising, supported, or well-supported
in accordance with HHS criteria and be
approved by HHS (section 471(e)(4)(C)
of the Act). To begin participation in the
Title IV–E Kinship Navigator Program, a
Title IV–E agency must submit an
attachment to its Title IV–E plan that
specifies the kinship navigator model it
has chosen to implement and the date
on which the provision of program
services began or will begin, and
provide an assurance that the model
meets the requirements of section
427(a)(1) of the Act, as well as a brief
narrative describing how the program
will be operated. (Please see Program
Instruction ACYF–CB–PI–18–11 for
additional information: https://
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Respondents: State and tribal Title
IV– E agencies.
ANNUAL BURDEN ESTIMATES
Annual
number of
respondents
Instrument
Title IV–E Plan .................................................................................................
Title IV–E prevention services plan .................................................................
Attachment to Title IV–E plan for Kinship Navigator Program ........................
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 347.
Comments: The Department
specifically requests comments on (a)
whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
agency, including whether the
information shall have practical utility;
(b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate
of the burden of the proposed collection
of information; (c) the quality, utility,
and clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on respondents, including through the
use of automated collection techniques
or other forms of information
technology. Consideration will be given
to comments and suggestions submitted
within 60 days of this publication.
Authority: Title IV–E of the Social
Security Act as amended by Public Law
115– 123 enacted February 9, 2018.
Mary B. Jones,
ACF/OPRE Certifying Officer.
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Administration for Community Living
Solicitation for Nominations To Serve
on the Advisory Council To Support
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Administration for Community
Living, HHS.
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The Principal Deputy
Administrator of the Administration for
Community Living (ACL) seeks
nominations for individuals to serve on
the Advisory Council to Support
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.
DATES: Nominations must be submitted
electronically by 11:59 p.m., Eastern on
April 11, 2022 to be considered for
appointment.
Method of Submission: Nominations,
including all requested information (see
Nomination Process below) and
attachments, must be submitted
electronically to: SGRG.mail@
acl.hhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Advisory Council to Support
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren is
authorized by the Supporting
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Act (Pub. L. 115–196) of 2018. The
Advisory Council identifies, promotes,
coordinates, and disseminates to the
public information, resources, and the
best practices available to help
grandparents and other older relatives
both meet the needs of the children in
their care; and maintain their own
physical and mental health and
emotional well-being. The Advisory
Council is specifically directed to
consider the needs of those affected by
the opioid crisis, as well as the needs of
members of Native American Tribes.
The Administration for Community
Living has been delegated the authority
to execute the requirements and
responsibilities as outlined in the Act.
The Advisory Council is made up of
the following (or their designees): The
Administrator of the Administration for
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Community Living (ACL); the Secretary
of Education; the Assistant Secretary for
Mental Health and Substance Use; the
Assistant Secretary for the
Administration for Children and
Families; and, as appropriate, the heads
of other federal departments or agencies
with responsibilities related to current
issues affecting grandparents or other
older relatives raising children.
The Advisory Council also must
include at least one grandparent who is
raising a grandchild, and an older
relative (kinship) caregiver caring for
children. Given the Biden
administration’s commitment to equity
and inclusion, ACL anticipates selecting
up to ten (10) non-federal members to
serve on the Advisory Council who will
be reflective of the diversity of
grandparents and older relative/kinship
caregivers and the professionals
working on their behalf, with particular
emphasis placed on individuals
representing racially and ethnically
diverse communities, tribal
communities, and those families
impacted by the opioid crisis.
Advisory Council Responsibilities:
The Advisory Council’s efforts will
build on the accomplishments of the
previous council, whose term expires in
August 2022. In this regard, the
Advisory Council will support the
information gathering for, and
preparation of, updates to the initial
Report to Congress. The Advisory
Council will provide input to update the
sections of the National Family
Caregiving Strategy pertaining to
grandparents and older relative
(kinship) caregiver support. The
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Advisory Council may also be called
upon to inform the work of, and
collaborate with, the newly established
Grandfamilies and Kinship Support
Network: A National Technical
Assistance Center.
The Advisory Council, or its
individual members, may be engaged to
author/co-author articles and other
materials; engage with print and
electronic media; and deliver
presentations, workshops, webinars and
other forms of educational opportunities
designed to highlight the
Administration’s commitment to
supporting kin and grandparent
caregivers.
As needed, and where appropriate,
this Advisory Council will coordinate
its efforts with those of the Family
Caregiving Advisory Council. Such
coordination might include joint
meetings, presentations, and other
activities undertaken in fulfillment of
the requirements of the RAISE Act.
The Advisory Council will meet
virtually (via Zoom or similar platform),
up to three times each year, beginning
in September/October 2022. Council
meetings will generally be held from
12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Eastern Time. All
meetings of the Council will be open to
the public and recorded for posting on
the ACL website. Advisory Council
members will be expected to participate
in at least one subcommittee, which will
meet, as needed, between Advisory
Council meetings to develop and review
materials and conduct other activities
related to the Advisory Council’s
mission and purpose.
The completion of all described
activities is dependent upon the
continued availability of federal funding
for the purposes of carrying out the
legislation.
Nomination Process: Any person or
organization may nominate one or more
qualified individuals for membership.
Current Advisory Council members
whose terms are expiring may also
submit a nomination for consideration.
Nomination packages must include:
(1) A nomination letter not to exceed
one (1) page that provides ALL the
following information:
a. The reason(s) for nominating the
individual;
b. The constituency being
represented:
i. A grandparent raising a grandchild;
or
ii. An older relative caregiver of
children;
iii. A grandparent or older relative
caregiver whose family has been
impacted by opioid misuse; or
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iv. A grandparent or older relative
caregiver who is a member of Native
American tribe; or
v. Another expert and/or advocate
engaged in programs, services, and
supports to kinship families and
grandfamilies.
c. The nominee’s particular, relevant
experience and/or professional
expertise;
d. Contact information for the
nominee (name, title (if applicable),
address, phone, and email address); and
e. The nominee’s resume (not to
exceed two (2) pages) if the nomination
is based on their professional capacity
or qualifications. A resume is optional
otherwise.
Nominees will be selected for
appointment based on their
demonstrated knowledge, qualifications,
and professional or personal experience
related to the purpose and scope of the
Advisory Council.
(2) Members will be appointed for a
period not to exceed three years.
Members appointed to fill subsequent
vacancies will serve for the remainder of
the current term of the Advisory
Council.
Dated: March 4, 2022.
Alison Barkoff,
Principal Deputy Administrator,
Administration for Community Living.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Community Living
Solicitation for Nominations To Serve
on the Family Caregiving Advisory
Council
Administration for Community
Living, HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Principal Deputy
Administrator of the Administration for
Community Living (ACL) seeks
nominations for individuals to serve on
the Family Caregiving Advisory
Council.
DATES: Nominations must be submitted
electronically by 11:59 p.m., Eastern on
April 11, 2022 to be considered for
appointment.
ADDRESSES: Method of Submission:
Nominations, including all requested
information (see Nomination Process
below) and attachments, must be
submitted electronically to:
RAISE.mail@acl.hhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Family Caregiving Advisory Council
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(the Advisory Council) is authorized
under Section 4 of the Recognize,
Assist, Include, Support, and Engage
Family Caregivers Act of 2017 (Pub. L.
115–119), commonly referred to as the
‘‘RAISE Family Caregivers Act.’’ The
Advisory Council studies and prepares
findings, conclusions, and makes
recommendations to the Administrator
of ACL/Assistant Secretary for Aging on
matters pertaining to: (a) Evidencebased or promising practices and
innovative models for the provision of
care by family caregivers or support for
family caregivers; and (b) Improving
coordination across federal government
programs. The Advisory Council advises
and provides recommendations to the
Administrator on recognizing and
supporting family caregivers. The
Advisory Council consists of at least
three ex officio federal members: The
Administrator of the Centers for
Medicare & Medicaid Services (or the
Administrator’s designee); the
Administrator of the Administration for
Community Living (or the
Administrator’s designee who has
experience with both aging and
disability); and the Secretary of Veterans
Affairs (or the Secretary’s designee).
Heads of other federal departments or
agencies (or their designees) also may be
appointed as ex officio members. In
addition, the ACL Administrator will
appoint a maximum of fifteen nonfederal voting members, with at least
one from each of the following
constituencies: Family caregivers; older
adults who need long-term services and
supports; individuals with disabilities;
health care and social service providers;
providers of long-term services and
supports; employers; paraprofessional
workers; state and local officials;
accreditation bodies; veterans; and as
appropriate, other experts and advocates
engaged in family caregiving.
Additionally, in keeping with the
Biden administration’s commitment to
equity and inclusion, voting members
selected to serve on the Advisory
Council will reflect the diversity of
family caregivers and those persons
receiving services and supports.
Nominations are sought from
individuals representing the aging and
disability communities, tribes, racial
and ethnically diverse communities,
LGBTQ, and other underrepresented or
underserved populations.
Advisory Council Responsibilities:
The Advisory Council’s efforts will
build on the accomplishments of the
previous council, whose term expires in
August 2022. In this regard, the
Advisory Council will support the
information gathering for, and
preparation of, biennial updates to the
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Community Living
Solicitation for Nominations To Serve on the Advisory Council To
Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
AGENCY: Administration for Community Living, HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Principal Deputy Administrator of the Administration for
Community Living (ACL) seeks nominations for individuals to serve on
the Advisory Council to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.
DATES: Nominations must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m.,
Eastern on April 11, 2022 to be considered for appointment.
Method of Submission: Nominations, including all requested
information (see Nomination Process below) and attachments, must be
submitted electronically to: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Council to Support Grandparents
Raising Grandchildren is authorized by the Supporting Grandparents
Raising Grandchildren Act (Pub. L. 115-196) of 2018. The Advisory
Council identifies, promotes, coordinates, and disseminates to the
public information, resources, and the best practices available to help
grandparents and other older relatives both meet the needs of the
children in their care; and maintain their own physical and mental
health and emotional well-being. The Advisory Council is specifically
directed to consider the needs of those affected by the opioid crisis,
as well as the needs of members of Native American Tribes.
The Administration for Community Living has been delegated the
authority to execute the requirements and responsibilities as outlined
in the Act.
The Advisory Council is made up of the following (or their
designees): The Administrator of the Administration for Community
Living (ACL); the Secretary of Education; the Assistant Secretary for
Mental Health and Substance Use; the Assistant Secretary for the
Administration for Children and Families; and, as appropriate, the
heads of other federal departments or agencies with responsibilities
related to current issues affecting grandparents or other older
relatives raising children.
The Advisory Council also must include at least one grandparent who
is raising a grandchild, and an older relative (kinship) caregiver
caring for children. Given the Biden administration's commitment to
equity and inclusion, ACL anticipates selecting up to ten (10) non-
federal members to serve on the Advisory Council who will be reflective
of the diversity of grandparents and older relative/kinship caregivers
and the professionals working on their behalf, with particular emphasis
placed on individuals representing racially and ethnically diverse
communities, tribal communities, and those families impacted by the
opioid crisis.
Advisory Council Responsibilities: The Advisory Council's efforts
will build on the accomplishments of the previous council, whose term
expires in August 2022. In this regard, the Advisory Council will
support the information gathering for, and preparation of, updates to
the initial Report to Congress. The Advisory Council will provide input
to update the sections of the National Family Caregiving Strategy
pertaining to grandparents and older relative (kinship) caregiver
support. The
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Advisory Council may also be called upon to inform the work of, and
collaborate with, the newly established Grandfamilies and Kinship
Support Network: A National Technical Assistance Center.
The Advisory Council, or its individual members, may be engaged to
author/co-author articles and other materials; engage with print and
electronic media; and deliver presentations, workshops, webinars and
other forms of educational opportunities designed to highlight the
Administration's commitment to supporting kin and grandparent
caregivers.
As needed, and where appropriate, this Advisory Council will
coordinate its efforts with those of the Family Caregiving Advisory
Council. Such coordination might include joint meetings, presentations,
and other activities undertaken in fulfillment of the requirements of
the RAISE Act.
The Advisory Council will meet virtually (via Zoom or similar
platform), up to three times each year, beginning in September/October
2022. Council meetings will generally be held from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.,
Eastern Time. All meetings of the Council will be open to the public
and recorded for posting on the ACL website. Advisory Council members
will be expected to participate in at least one subcommittee, which
will meet, as needed, between Advisory Council meetings to develop and
review materials and conduct other activities related to the Advisory
Council's mission and purpose.
The completion of all described activities is dependent upon the
continued availability of federal funding for the purposes of carrying
out the legislation.
Nomination Process: Any person or organization may nominate one or
more qualified individuals for membership. Current Advisory Council
members whose terms are expiring may also submit a nomination for
consideration. Nomination packages must include:
(1) A nomination letter not to exceed one (1) page that provides
ALL the following information:
a. The reason(s) for nominating the individual;
b. The constituency being represented:
i. A grandparent raising a grandchild; or
ii. An older relative caregiver of children;
iii. A grandparent or older relative caregiver whose family has
been impacted by opioid misuse; or
iv. A grandparent or older relative caregiver who is a member of
Native American tribe; or
v. Another expert and/or advocate engaged in programs, services,
and supports to kinship families and grandfamilies.
c. The nominee's particular, relevant experience and/or
professional expertise;
d. Contact information for the nominee (name, title (if
applicable), address, phone, and email address); and
e. The nominee's resume (not to exceed two (2) pages) if the
nomination is based on their professional capacity or qualifications. A
resume is optional otherwise.
Nominees will be selected for appointment based on their
demonstrated knowledge, qualifications, and professional or personal
experience related to the purpose and scope of the Advisory Council.
(2) Members will be appointed for a period not to exceed three
years. Members appointed to fill subsequent vacancies will serve for
the remainder of the current term of the Advisory Council.
Dated: March 4, 2022.
Alison Barkoff,
Principal Deputy Administrator, Administration for Community Living.
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