OMB understands
that the goal of collecting cortisol in this pac- kage is to
identify characteristics or clusters of characteris- tics among the
children in the NSCAW sample that would provide a more
differentiated view of the functioning of this group of children,
and begin to point the way toward more targeted inter- ventions.
OMB also understands that ACF does not expect analyses addressing
these kinds of issues to be definitive, rather it is expected that
they would point the way toward more detailed exp- lorations in
future studies. Given the limitations of sampling design, the age
of the children at first sample, and the one-time collection of
cortisol, as well as the lack of a component validating the use of
this biomarker as an effective predictor of vulnerability, these
data alone cannot be used to define inter- vention strategies.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2008
08/31/2008
09/30/2005
3,422
0
15,839
3,733
0
20,948
0
0
0
The NSCAW is the first national study
of childen and families who have had contact with the child welfare
system. This fifth wave of data collection will more closely
example the impact of the child welfare sytem on infants and
toddlers.
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.