This collection
is approved on the condition that ACF continue to employ methods to
maximize the response rates and will aim to achieve a response rate
of at least 80 percent.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2002
02/28/2002
12/31/2000
193
0
803
217
0
685
0
0
0
The proposed data collection is
necessary to address policy questions related to the involvement of
low-income fathers and father figures with their children and with
Early Head Start programs. This data collection complements the
national evaluation of the EHS program, which is being conducted in
tandem with local research and evaluation projects in 17 sites.
Respondents include fathers and father figures who are identified
through the Early Head Start children mothers. Results will be used
by policymakers to better understand the role of low-income fathers
and father figures in Early Head....
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.