OMB is willing to pre-approve the information collection request pertaining to the National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) pursuant to ACF complying with the following terms of clearance as agreed upon by both ACF and OMB in previous negotiations dating back to February 2008:
1) The approval period for the ICR is 18 months, which is to coincide with the first 1½ years that the NYTD Rule is in effect. During this time, ACF will be assisting States in implementing the data collection system associated with the National Youth in Transition Database Rule, as well as assessing where States may need Technical Assistance and identifying where data quality lapses may occur most frequently.
2) During this period, ACF will create, publish, and distribute a Technical Assistance Guide that provides States with detailed methodology for how to collect the required data and on how to establish and maintain a database that adheres to the standards necessary to ensure reliable data that can be used for the required purposes of producing national estimates. This guide is expected to be available to States by the end of FY 2008.
3) Within 12 months of approving this ICR, ACF will provide OMB with a progress report on its current status in terms of fulfilling the rollout requirements specified by statute.
Inventory as of this Action
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36 Months From Approved
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The Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 (42 U.S.C. 1305 et seq.) as amended by Public Law 106-169, requires State child welfare agencies to collect and report to HHS, data on the characteristics of youth receiving independent living services and information regarding their outcomes. The Final Rule and this data collection contain standard data collection and reporting requirements for States to meet the law's requirements.
US Code:
42 USC 677
Name of Law: Chafee Foster Care Independence Program
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.
NYTD final suppt stmt FEB 2008 (II).doc
National Youth in Transition Database