This information
collection is approved through 1/95 with the conditio that ACF
acknowledge that, because approval lapsed over six months, the
reinstatement constitutes a program change.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1995
01/31/1995
407,000
0
0
1,628,000
0
0
0
0
0
SECTION 427 OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT
(THE ACT) PROVIDES FOR INCENTIV PAYMENTS TO STATES WHICH MEET
SPECIFIC FOSTER CARE PROTECTIONS. AMONG THESE PROTECTIONS IS THE
IMPLEMENTATION AND OPERATION OF A WRITTEN "CASE PLAN" THAT
DESCRIBES THE HOME OR INSTITUTION OF THE CHILD, THE APPROPRIATENESS
OF SUCH PLACEMENT, AND ASSURES SUCH PLACEMENT IS IN TH LEAST
RESTRICTIVE SETTING.
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.