NSCAW II will collect information on a
second cohort of a nationally representative, longitudinal survey
of children and families who are investigated for a report of child
maltreatment. Information is to be collected directly from
children, their caregivers, caseworkers and teachers to focus on
children's functioning, well-being, and service
utilization.
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USC 628b Name of Law: Child Welfare Study
Funds have been appropriated to
allow for the collection of data on a second cohort of children and
families for the National Survey of Child and Adolescent
Well-Being; revisions in the sampling design, sample size, and
instrumentation have resulted in the burden decrease.
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.