This information
collection request is approved on the following conditions: (1) The
proposed survey will follow the methods outlined in the supporting
documents submitted with the request for OMB clearance and the
written responses to OMB questions received via email on Feb. 7,
2003. (2) A small non-monetary gift to the jurisdiction offices are
approved as long as they do not exceed $50 in value per
office.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2006
02/28/2006
1,252
0
0
1,138
0
0
0
0
0
This study will provide the Federal
Government with a description of the extent to which four State
child welfare agencies identify, locate and involve non-custodial
fathers in case decision-making and permanency planning. It will
also examine, in the four study States, the effectiveness of
standard child support techniques in locating these
fathers.
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.