42 U.S.C. § 676 : US Code - Section 676: Administration

Search 42 U.S.C. § 676 : US Code - Section 676: Administration

(a) Technical assistance to States
The Secretary may provide technical assistance to the States to
assist them to develop the programs authorized under this part and
shall periodically (1) evaluate the programs authorized under this
part and part B of this subchapter and (2) collect and publish data
pertaining to the incidence and characteristics of foster care and
adoptions in this country.
(b) Data collection and evaluation
Each State shall submit statistical reports as the Secretary may
require with respect to children for whom payments are made under
this part containing information with respect to such children
including legal status, demographic characteristics, location, and
length of any stay in foster care.