Proposed Information Collection Activity; Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is requesting a revision of the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) (Office of Management and Budget (OMB) #: 0970-0422, expiration June 30, 2026). Sixty-two data elements have been added to AFCARS, per a December 2024 final rule. This has i
| Agency | Health and Human Services Department, Children and Families Administration |
|---|---|
| Document type | Notice |
| Published | 2026-03-30 |
| Summary | The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is requesting a revision of the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) (Office of Management and Budget (OMB) #: 0970-0422, expiration June 30, 2026). Sixty-two data elements have been added to AFCARS, per a December 2024 final rule. This has increased the burden for reporting for state child welfare agencies only. |
| Document number | 2026-06093 |
| Official record | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/30/2026-06093/proposed-information-collection-activity-adoption-and-foster-care-analysis-and-reporting-system |