This emergency
information collection request is approved for a period of 6
months. CMS will ensure that the OMB number, expiration date and
PRA burden statement are displayed on the grant application
materials.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2003
12/31/2003
15
0
0
300
0
0
0
0
0
The Demonstration to Improve the
Direct Service Workforce will provide funding to states and
community organizations to develop strategies and programs to
improve the recruitment and retention of direct care service
workers. The program will be funded under the President's New
Freedom Initiative and will help to further the agency's goal of
improving home and community supports for people with disabilities.
Projects are expected to last for up to 36 months and conclude with
demonstration evaluation on the effectiveness of the recruitment
and retention strategy.
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.