SECTION 427 OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT
PROVIDES FOR INCENTIVE PAYMENTS TO STATES WHICH MEET SPECIFIC
FOSTER CARE PROTECTIONS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 475(5)(A). AMONG THESE
PROTECTIONS IS THE IMPLEMENTATION AND OPERATION OF A "CASE PLAN,"
BY WHICH EACH CHILD HAS A CASE PLAN DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE PLACEME IN
THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE (MOST FAMILY LIKE) SETTING AVAILABLE AND IN
CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE PARENTS' HOME, CONSISTENT WITH THE BEST
INTERES
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.