Approved with
the following conditions: (1) Race-ethnic questions should be
streamlined to conform to the standard Federal format. (2) Question
on sex of caseworker is to be removed. (3) Since survey is not
being conducted on a random sample, HHS should make sure that
results of analysis are not generalized.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1983
08/31/1983
4,680
0
0
1,560
0
0
0
0
0
THE PURPOSE OF THIS PHASE OF THE STUDY
IS TO ASSIST THE STATES WITH THEIR BLOCK GRANT PROGRAMS AS THEY
APPLY TO FOSTER CARE. ACCORDINGLY THREE QUESTIONNAIRES HAVE BEEN
DEVELOPED TO COMPARE THE STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF VARIOUS
COMPONENTS OF 12 STATE CASE REVIEW SYSTEMS. THE RESULTS OF THE
STUDY WILL ASSIST HDS TO DEVELOP IMPROVED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO
THE STATES.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.