The Runaway and Homeless Youth Act
(RHYA), as amended by Public Law 106-71 (42 U.S.C. 5701 et seq.),
mandates that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
report regularly to Congress on the status of HHS-funded programs
serving runaway and homeless youth. Organizations funded under the
Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) program are required by Section
312 (b)(7) of the Statute to meet several data collection and
reporting requirements. These requirements include maintenance of
client statistical records and submission of annual program reports
regarding the characteristics of the youth and families served and
the services provided to them. (Attached as Exhibit 1 are the
relevant sections of the statute and regulation mandating the
collection of information.) The October, 2003, reauthorization of
the Act maintained the requirements as described in the standing
legislation.
US Code:
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USC 5701 Name of Law: Runaway and Homeless Youth Act
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.