This letter formally transmits the revised ODHS 1443 "Child's Education and Health Information" form. The revised ODHS 1443 "Child's Education and Health Information" form more closely follows federal requirements received from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Bureau regarding documenting and updating the education and health information for children in substitute care.

Ohio needs to be found in compliance with the federal requirements to retain current levels of federal funding. The current rules state that the ODHS 1443 form must be completed for each child residing in a substitute care setting on or after October 1, 1991.

As a reminder, the ODHS 1443 "Child's Education and Health Information" form should be completed for each child in agency custody at the following times: Original placement in substitute care; any placement change (substantive or non-substantive); each semi-annual review; and any time the education or health information required on the ODHS 1443 form changes. The completed ODHS 1443 "Child's Education and Health Information" form must be attached to the case plan document.

Any questions regarding the information or instructions included in this letter should be directed to your district office social services coordinator.