Under sections 47(a)(16), 475(5) and
475(6), part IV-E, of the Social Security Act and 45 CFR 1356.2(g),
to be eligible for payments States must develop a case plan [as
defined in section 475(1) for each child the State receives foster
care maintenance payments and provide a case review system that
meets the requirements in section 475(5) and 475(6). The case
review system assures that each child has a case plan in place
designed to achieve placement in a safe, least restrictive (most
family-like) setting available and in close proximity to the
child's parental home, consistent...
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.