NSCAW II will collect information on a second cohort of a nationally representative, longitudinal survey of children and families who are investigated for a report of child maltreatment. Information is to be collected directly from children, their caregivers, caseworkers and teachers to focus on children's functioning, well-being, and service utilization.
US Code:
42 USC 628b
Name of Law: Child Welfare Study
Funds have been appropriated to allow for the collection of data on a second cohort of children and families for the National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being; revisions in the sampling design, sample size, and instrumentation have resulted in the burden decrease.
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.