The Children's Bureau of the
Administration for Children and Families proposes a web-based
survey of 52 state/territory child welfare directors to gather
information about strategies implemented to facilitate
interjurisdictional placements for children in the child welfare
system. Respondents will be asked to identify supports and services
they need to facilitate these placements. Collecting data from
state child welfare agencies about effective strategies for
facilitating interjurisdictional placements will assist the
Children's Bureau support of states to comply wit the.....
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.