The purpose of these changes is to
gather follow-up information at the 18-month follow-up data
collection (Wave 2) from child welfare caseworkers about re-reports
of maltreatment and the current status of the child’s case in the
child welfare agency. These changes include minor follow up
questions to previously approved questions. This information is
intended to support a better understanding of maltreatment
recurrence (substantiated re-report) and time to
permanency.
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USC 626 Name of Law: Social Security Act Section 426
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.