[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 4, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10637-10638]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-5522]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and Families
Child Welfare Demonstrations Pursuant to Section 1130 of the
Social Security Act (the Act); Parts B and E of Title IV of the Act;
Pub.L. 103-432 and Pub.L. 105-89
AGENCY: Administration on Children, Youth and Families, ACF, DHHS.
ACTION: Public Notice.
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SUMMARY: This public notice announces that the Department of Health and
Human Services (Department) is seeking proposals on child welfare
demonstration projects and has published Information Memorandum ACYF-
CB-IM-98-01 dated February 13, 1998, entitled Child Welfare
Demonstration Projects, which informs interested parties of (1) the
principles, goals and objectives the Department will consider in
exercising its discretion to approve or disapprove demonstration
projects which would require waivers of certain sections of the Act
under the authority in section 1130 (b) (of Part A of title XI) of the
Social Security Act (the Act), added by Pub.L. 103-432 and amended by
Pub.L. 105-89; (2) the procedures the Department expects the States to
employ in involving the public in the development of proposed
demonstration projects under section 1130; and (3) the procedures the
Department will follow in receiving and reviewing the demonstration
proposals.
The Information Memorandum (1) contains guidelines and procedures
for submitting a proposal; and (2) identifies limitations on
demonstration projects and provisions of titles IV-B and IV-E of the
Act that are not subject to waiver. The Department will give preference
to proposals that test policy and service program alternatives that are
unique in their approach to serving children and families, that differ
significantly from other approved child welfare demonstrations, and
that are from States that have not previously been approved for a Child
Welfare Demonstration project. The Department will give first
consideration to proposals that reflect the topical priorities outlined
in Appendix I of the Information Memorandum.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the Information Memorandum
containing the guidelines, procedures for submission and topical
priorities can be found at the ACF Website at http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/
programs/cb/demonstrations or may be obtained from the National
Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information, P.O. Box 1182,
Washington, DC 20013, (800) 394-3366, INTERNET address
nccanch@calib.com>. For information contact the Children's Bureau,
Administration on Children, Youth and Families, DHHs at (202) 205-8618.
DATES: Proposals for a Child Welfare Demonstration project will be
accepted
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at any time. States that are interested in a project to be considered
for approval in fiscal year 1998 may qualify for priority attention by
sending a Letter of Intent before March 16, 1998 and submitting a full
proposal by April 30, 1998.
ADDRESSES: All Letters of Intent and complete proposals should be
submitted to Michael W. Ambrose, Children's Bureau, Administration on
Children, Youth and Families, 330 C Street, SW, Room 2068, Washington,
DC 20201. Facsimile transmission of Letters of Intent ONLY will be
accepted providing it is followed by an original copy. The FAX number
is (202) 260-9345.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This announcement and Information Memorandum
Number ACYF-CB-IM-98-01 do not create any right or benefit, substantive
or procedural, enforceable at law or equity, by any person, or entity,
against the United States, its agencies or instrumentalities, the
States, or any other person.
Dated: February 18, 1998.
James A. Harrell,
Deputy Commissioner, Administration on Children, Youth and Families.
[FR Doc. 98-5522 Filed 3-3-98; 8:45 am]
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