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.