OMB approves
this information collection for use until September 30, 1992. OMB
remains concerned about differences in the truthfulness of
responses between those who are interviewed over the telephone and
those who complete written surveys. As part of its analysis of the
results, OHDS may consider an analysis of trends in the responses
of these two groups. Based on additional information provided by
OHDS since this package was last submitted, OMB concludes that a
pre-test of the survey is not necessary. In addition, OHDS does not
need to make any revisions to the survey instrument.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1992
09/30/1992
09/30/1992
1,600
0
1,600
1,467
0
1,467
0
0
0
A MAIL SURVEY OF CURRENT AND FORMER
FOSTER PARENTS WILL ASSESS PROGRES AND CHANGES SINCE 1980 IN
RECRUITING AND RETAINING FOSTER PARENTS. DA WILL HIGHLIGHT CHANGES
IN CHARACTERISTICS OF FOSTER CHILDREN, RELATIONSHIPS OF FOSTER
PARENT CHARACTERISTICS TO THOSE OF THE GENERAL POPULATION, AND
EXTENT OF AGENCY RESPONSIVENESS TO CHILD/PARENT NEEDS.
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.