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Last updated: January 2025
About FPAR 2.0
Family Planning Annual Report (FPAR) 2.0 is the next iteration of FPAR data reporting that will collect encounter-level data for Title X family planning service grantees. FPAR 2.0 will allow for improved data collection, reporting, and analysis that will ultimately allow for more opportunities to improve service delivery.
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Key Dates
The submission period for 2024 FPAR data begins on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Save the upcoming important FPAR data submission dates:
- Monday, January 6, 2025, 3:30-5:00 p.m. ET:
- The FPAR Data Portal Opening webinar is for grant recipients. A recording of the webinar will be available on Connect.gov. Please reach out to your project officer on how to access the recording.
- The Data Validation Explorer will close.
- Tuesday, January 7, 2025: The 2024 FPAR data submission period opens.
- Friday, February 28, 2025: The 2024 FPAR data submission period closes.
New releases for the 2024 FPAR (submission in 2025):
The FPAR 2.0 FAQ Page has been updated to include questions on how to report Other Services Providers (Data Element section), how to validate data prior to submission (Data Submission/File Format section), and how to report family planning encounters where the client receives only STI services (Reporting section).
The FPAR 2.0 Valid Values file for the 2024 FPAR (submitted in 2025) has been updated to include valid value LA46-8 (Other) and valid value 74964007 [Other (qualifier value)] to Provider role (data element 3). Grant recipients should reference the latest version (December 2024) of the 2024 FPAR 2.0 Valid Values file for FPAR 2.0 data collection and reporting. The FPAR 2.0 Sample File has also been updated to reflect the latest valid values.
The Data Quality Checklist has been updated to reflect new data quality checks in the FPAR 2.0 system.
The FPAR 2.0 Grantee User Guide has been updated to reflect new enhancements that will be in the FPAR 2.0 system when the data portal opens on January 7. The user guide is available in the system to all Grant Admin and Grant User account holders.
The FPAR 2.0 Implementation Guide (as of December 2024) reflects processes implemented since the FPAR 2.0 system opening and provides guidance to grantees reporting FPAR for calendar year 2024 (submission in 2025). There are no changes to the data elements or FPAR tables for 2024 FPAR (submission in 2025).
Below is a summary of updates to the FPAR 2.0 Implementation Guide:
December 2024
- Revised the updated definition of a family planning encounter to align with 42 CFR § 59.2.
October 2024
- Updated the definition of a family planning encounter to align with 42 CFR § 59.2 and updated related questions and answers.
- Added new sections about FPAR 2.0 system updates on the Data Validation Explorer Tool, due date for submitting FPAR 2.0 data, and user account management in General Instructions (Section II).
- Added the definition for a virtual family planning encounter.
- Added example contraceptives to definition of primary method of family planning for Tables 7 and 8 in Appendix A: FPAR 2.0 Forms and Instructions.
How are FPAR Data Kept Safe?
In this brief, OPA discusses how FPAR data is kept safe. It provides an overview of how encounter-level data are protected, how OPA and contractors operate and maintain the FPAR 2.0 system, and how the federal government adheres to federally mandated IT regulations, standards, policies, procedures, and rules to protect FPAR data and FPAR system integrity.
FPAR Resources
FPAR 2.0 Valid Values
The FPAR 2.0 Valid Values file is a reference file listing all FPAR 2.0 data elements and acceptable values that may be used for the 2024 FPAR (submitted in 2025). The file includes updated valid values for 28 data elements, such as provider role, sex, limited English proficiency, ethnicity, race, pregnancy status, and pregnancy intention, among others. No data elements have been added or removed, and the file contains a detailed change log. Grant recipients should reference the latest version (December 2024) of the 2024 FPAR 2.0 Valid Values file for FPAR 2.0 data collection and reporting.
A brief orientation video for grantees about the FPAR 2.0 Valid Values file is available on Connect.gov. Please contact your Project Officer for instructions on how to access the orientation video.
Date updated: January 2025
Implementation Guide
The Implementation Guide contains important information for grantees, data vendors, and other stakeholders. Specifically, it provides grantees with (1) a brief introduction to FPAR 2.0, (2) general instructions on completing the FPAR, (3) a review of key terms and definitions, (4) guidance on FPAR 2.0 reporting pathways, (5) FPAR 2.0 data requirements, (6) data elements, (7) information on FPAR 2.0 data privacy, and (8) technical assistance resources. The FPAR Forms and Instructions are located in Appendix A of the Implementation Guide.
Date updated: December 2024
How are FPAR Data Kept Safe?
In this brief, OPA discusses how FPAR data is kept safe. It provides an overview of how encounter-level data are protected, how OPA and contractors operate and maintain the FPAR 2.0 system, and how the federal government adheres to federally mandated IT regulations, standards, policies, procedures, and rules to protect FPAR data and FPAR system integrity.
Date released: July 9, 2024
Sample Files and Additional Reporting Guidance
The TA materials listed below provide more reporting guidance, including how to format a flat file when reporting FPAR 2.0 data to OPA. These documents are geared toward a technical audience.
NOTE: The “FPAR 2.0 Data Elements with Valid Values – XLSX” (updated September 2023) file has been retired. Please use the current file in the FPAR 2.0 Valid Values section above.
| Document | Purpose | Date updated |
|---|---|---|
| FPAR 2.0 Sample Files | Examples of how to format a CSV file to submit data to the FPAR 2.0 system, depending on the upload option selected. The document is an aggregation of previous resources (Encounter-level sample file – XLSX and Lab result sample file – XLSX), and includes a “combined file” sample. | January 2025 |
| Encounter-level Data Reporting Guidelines | Guidance for reporting encounter-level data, including file format and data element requirements. | November 2022 |
| Insurance Coverage Mapping Guidance | Guidance for reporting data element ‘Insurance Coverage Type’, including a description of insurance coverage types and mapping guidance. | September 2023 |
| Data Quality Checks | Overview of data quality checks that are built into FPAR 2.0 | December 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The FAQ page lists frequently asked questions received through webinars, the Title X conference, and through emails to OPA and TA vendors. This page will be updated frequently and will serve as a resource for grantees and data system vendors.
Date updated: January 2025
Technical Assistance
OPA and its contractors will provide comprehensive technical assistance (TA) using a collaborative and coordinated approach to help grantees transition to the new FPAR 2.0 data system. These activities include group and individualized technical assistance to end users of the system via formal trainings, written materials, and other documentation. TA materials and assistance are available to grantees, subrecipients, and EHR vendors. Note, only grantees will have access to submit data, so we encourage ongoing coordination between grantees and their partners.
- Inquiries regarding the data system, data elements, implementation guide, waiver process, or FAQs can be submitted to the help desk FPARSupport@mathematica-mpr.com with a cc to your federal project officer.
- Other TA requests can be submitted to RHNTC@JSI.com or through the “Request Technical Assistance” option at RHNTC.org.
Timeline for Transition from FPAR 1.0 to FPAR 2.0
2025: Third year of FPAR 2.0 transition
- January 7, 2025: FPAR 2.0 system open to grantees
- Grantees report calendar year 2024 FPAR 2.0 encounter-level or aggregate data
- Grantees collect FPAR 2.0 encounter-level data for calendar year 2025
2024: Second year of FPAR 2.0 transition
- January 8, 2024: FPAR 2.0 system opened to grantees
- Grantees report calendar year 2023 FPAR 2.0 encounter-level or aggregate data
- Grantees collect FPAR 2.0 data for calendar year 2024
2023: First reporting of FPAR 2.0 data (first year of FPAR 2.0 transition)
- February 21, 2023: FPAR 2.0 system opened to grantees
- Grantees report calendar year 2022 FPAR 2.0 encounter-level or aggregate data
- Grantees collect FPAR 2.0 data for calendar year 2023
2022: Last reporting of FPAR 1.0 data; FPAR 2.0 encounter-level data collection starts
2021: OPA and Title X grantees prepare for transition to FPAR 2.0
- September 2021: OMB clearance received for FPAR 2.0 data collection. OMB control number 0990-0479. Expires 2/28/25