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FCASMTL 133 (Child Protective Services - Archive)
Family, Children and Adult Services Manual Transmittal Letter No. 133
December 23, 2002
TO: Family, Children and Adult Services Manual Holders
FROM: Thomas J. Hayes, Director
SUBJECT: Revisions to Child Protective Services Rules as a Result of the Five Year Rule Review

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services has revised Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rules 5101:2-33-04, 5101:2-34-36, 5101:2-34-71, 5101:2-39-10 and 5101:2-39-51 as a result of the five year rule review process. OAC rule 5101:2-34-06 was also re-examined, however was not revised as a result of the review.

OAC 5101:2-33-04 entitled, PCSA grievance review hearing policies, was amended to add the word, "hearing," after the word, "review," in the title and throughout the rule.

OAC 5101:2-34-36 entitled, PCSA requirements for conducting out-of-home perpetrator investigations and alleged child victim assessments, was amended to make changes to the references made to other OAC rule cites.

OAC 5101:2-34-71 entitled, The child abuse and neglect memorandum of understanding, was amended to make changes to the department name, add the word, "child," before the word, "abuse" and correct misspellings.

OAC 5101:2-39-10 entitled, PCPA case plan for children in custody or under court-ordered protective supervision, was amended to make changes to the department name; change sentence wording for clarity and consistency; add case planning activities for cases of a deserted child; and add language regarding face-to-face contact requirements with parents and children for protective supervision cases and regarding face-to-face contact with parents for cases with children in custody.

OAC 5101:2-39-51 entitled, Joint planning and sharing of information among the PCSA and CDJFS, was amended to make changes to the department name; to revise sentences for clarity; and to add ORC sites for clarity.

INSTRUCTIONS:

The following chart depicts what materials are to be removed from the Family, Children and Adult Services Manual (FCASM) and what materials are to be inserted in the FCASM.

LOCATIONREMOVE AND FILE AS OBSOLETEINSERT/REPLACEMENT
SOCIAL SERVICES   
Case Plan and Review5101:2-33-045101:2-33-04
 5101:2-39-105101:2-39-10
Protective Services5101:2-39-365101:2-34-36
MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION  
Community Coordination5101:2-34-715101:2-34-71
 5101:2-39-515101:2-39-51
TRANSMITTALS  
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