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ELMPL 1 (SSN on ELI Applications)
Early Learning Manual Procedure Letter No. 1
April 2, 2008
TO: All Early Learning Manual Holders
FROM: Helen E. Jones-Kelley, Director
SUBJECT: Social Security Number Requirement for Early Learning Initiative (ELI) Eligibility

The JFS 01155 "Application for Early Learning Initiative (ELI) Benefits" was developed to collect the social security numbers of both the children who will use ELI benefits and the caretaker who is applying for the children. The department has previously provided technical assistance to county staff to ensure that a complete ELI application contains the social security numbers of children and caretakers.

A recent review of this requirement has led to a change in procedure. Effective with the date of this letter, the social security number of the caretaker shall not be required to complete the JFS 01155. Social security numbers of children who will receive ELI benefits continue to be required on the application. The JFS 01155 with a current revision date of 9/2007 will be revised as soon as possible with the social security number of the caretaker indicated as optional.

The electronic version of the Early Learning Manual is located at: http://emanuals.jfs.ohio.gov. The manual contains all rules, forms, transmittal letters and procedure letters that the department has issued to county departments of Job and Family Services (CDJFS) and to ELI providers.

Please contact the Office for Children and Families Help Desk at 1-866-886-3537, option 4 if you have questions.

INSTRUCTIONS: The following chart identifies the material that needs to be removed from and inserted into the Early Learning Manual (ELM).

LOCATIONREMOVE AND FILE AS OBSOLETEINSERT/REPLACE
Procedure Letters ELMPL No. 1