The National Survey of Child and
Adolescent Well-Being, authorized under the PRWORA Act of 1996
(Section 427), is a longitudinal study of children who have come
into contact with the child welfare system through an investigation
by child protective services. The survey provides information on
the children's functioning and well-being, as well as their service
needs and service utilization. Data have been collected from a
national probability sample of children, beginning in 1999; data
were collected at children's entry into the system,
and.....
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.