The NIS-4 is designed to provide
national estimates of child maltreatment in the United States,
including both cases reported to officials and those tht are not
reported. The study is expected to collect data from 120 Child
Protective Services agencies as well as 1600 community agencies
that are likely to encounter children who are abused or neglected.
Child protective services workers and community agency personnel
will provide information on children who are suspected victims of
maltreatment.
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.