The Detailed Case Data Component of
the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System annually compiles
automated case-level data on child maltreatment investigated by
State and local child protective services (CPS) agencies.
Submission of data by States is voluntary. Data are collected on
reports of child abuse and neglect, characteristics of victims of
abuse and neglect, risk factors associated with the victim's
family, and characteristics of perpetrators of maltreatment. This
information is used to understand better the children and families
served by CPS agencies and to help guide policy.
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.