This information
collection is approved through 8-96 under the followi condition:
Given the HHS decision to establish the policy relevant impact at
.2 Standard Deviations, OMB is concerned that such a fine measure
may result in the detection of variables other than the JOBs
program. In the event that ACF finds a positive impact in the Child
Outcomes survey, the Agency will employ a series of analyses of the
da to ensure the results are valid. These analyses are outlined in
the attached Memorandum from Child Trends dated August 18,
1993.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1996
08/31/1996
07/31/1996
1
0
10,265
1
0
9,358
0
0
0
THESE SURVEYS WILL BE ADMINISTERED TO
AFDC RECIPIENTS IN EXPERIMENTAL AND CONTROL GROUPS, JOBS STAFF,
INCOME MAINTENANCE STAFF, AND ADULT EDUCATION TEACHERS AT THE
PROVIDERS OF JOBS BASIC EDUCATION. THE DATA WILL BE USED TO
IDENTIFY PARTICIPATION VARIABLES, PROVIDE DESCRIPTIONS OF THE
POPULATION, DESCRIBE PROGRAM PRACTICES AND CONTENT, AND
PROVIDE
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.