is information
collection is approved through 12-96 under the conditions outlined
in the February 25 memorandum from ACF. As agreed to by ACF, if the
response rate for the foster parent interview does not reach 80%,
the agency will drop this segment of the survey and refrain from
conducting any analysis on the data collected. In addition, as
discussed, ACF recognizes that this is not a representative sample
of States; the findings are limited to the States examined and ACF
may not generalize the results to the rest of the States allowing
reimbursement for relative care. We note that ACF made an effort to
choose a representative sample, but the limited number of States
maintaining the necessary data precluded this design. ACF should
delete the word "national" from the title of this evaluation, and
instead refer to it as a Study of Outcomes... Finally, ACF will
convene a meeting with OMB immediately to discuss a strategy to
incorporate greater OMB involvement at the planning phase, in the
design and development of ACF evaluations.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1996
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This national study of seven States is
to describe policies, practices, and characteristics regarding
placement of children in foster care with relatives; describe the
outcomes for children placed in foster care; and to examine the
associated costs of relative foster care versus non-relative foster
care.
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.