HRSA is seeking to collected needs assessment updates from MIECHV Program awardees. Section 511 of the Social Security Act, as amended by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, requires states to review and update their statewide needs assessment and identify communities with concentrations of risk no later than October 1, 2020 as a condition of receiving their Title V Block Grant allotment. A Needs Assessment update will consist of a Needs Assessment Update Narrative, a Needs Assessment Data Summary, and documentation specifying that the state has granted authority to any nonprofit receiving MIECHV funds to operate a MIECHV program in a state, as applicable. In addition to satisfying statutory requirements, the needs assessment update will allow HRSA to verify that MIECHV funds are used to provides home visiting services to families in at-risk counties.
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.