Data

ACF collects a wide range of data from grantees, including states, tribes, localities, and other partners, which are used to manage programs, build evidence, and conduct research to inform human services policy and program design. 

“Data capacity” refers to the knowledge, skills, behaviors, and resources that enable an organization to effectively collect, analyze, and use data. 

Data governance is the mechanism (i.e., structures, processes, and policies) for organizational staff and leadership to manage data throughout the data lifecycle, while ensuring its security, exploring opportunities to share data for evidence-building activities, and using data for programmatic, evaluation and research purposes. 

OPRE provides essential guidance, technical assistance, and oversight on data privacy, ethics, sharing, and confidentiality.