[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 
<[email protected]>. 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.
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