This information
collection is approved through 12-94 under the following
conditions: OMB recommends that ACF reevaluate their need for all
of the information presently required in the system, especiall with
respect to Cohort 1. As ACF notes the programs in these sites vary
extensively. Having collected consistent information on these
programs since 1991, ACF should examine the data to see whether the
right balance has been achieved between data needed for purposes of
th site specific evaluation and data appropriate for across site
comparisons. It may be appropriateto eliminate some of the present
data requirements that are not relevant to a site's specific focus
an do not support useful comparison. Upon the next submission, ACF
will examine the data by site and make recommendations for a more
tailored collection. ACF will also collapse family and group day
care; and Day Care Center and Infant Preschool programs, into
single data elemen respectively. In addition ACF may want to
consider adding an element for In-home care, where the provider
comes to the child's home.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/1996
10/31/1996
10/31/1993
398,142
0
237,296
44,146
0
27,374
0
0
0
THE COMPREHENSIVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
THROUGH 34 GRANTEES. DATA ON THE FEASIBILITY AND MANAGEMENT OF THE
PROGRAM WILL BE COLLECTED THROUGH TH MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM
SUBMITTED HERE.
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.