Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rules 5101:2-39-08, Requirements for PCSA case plan for in-home supportive services (no court order), and 5101:2-39-08.1, PCSA case plan for children in custody or under court-ordered protective supervision have been amended. These rules were amended in response to the Child and Family Services Review findings and have been addressed in the Program Improvement Plan. The amendments provide procedural requirements for agency worker contact with family members involved in case plan services. They have been amended as a five year review. The JFS 01443 "Child's Education and Health Information" has been updated to meet department format specifications and instructions were developed. These changes are effective September 19, 2005.

Ohio Administrative Code rule 5101:2-39-08 details the requirements for PCSA case plan for in-home supportive services (no court order). The amendment adds the requirement for monthly face-to-face contact with each parent, guardian, or custodian, and child listed on the JFS 01444. Additionally, at least one contact every two months must be made in the child's home. The amendment requires that if the attempt to make face-to-face contact with each parent, guardian, or custodian, or, if applicable, pre-finalized adoptive parent listed on the JFS 01444 is unsuccessful, the PCSA shall make a minimum of two additional attempts of face-to-face contact within the calendar month. This amendment also clarifies the procedures for case closing. This rule replaces references to the ODJFS 01444 with JFS 01444 and clarifies language throughout.

Ohio Administrative Code rule 5101:2-39-08.1 outlines requirements for the PCSA case plan for children in custody or under court-ordered protective supervision. The amendment requires that if the attempt to make face-to-face contact with each parent, guardian, or custodian, or, if applicable, pre-finalized adoptive parent listed on the JFS 01444 is unsuccessful, the PCSA shall make a minimum of two additional attempts of face-to-face contact within the calendar month. This amendment outlines procedures regarding suspension of agency home visits with the parent, guardian, or custodian of a child when conducting the visits presents a threat to the safety of the caseworker. It includes the criteria which must be addressed in the written justification, and requires the PCSA to complete monthly face-to-face visits in a location which assists in ensuring the safety of the caseworker. This amendment also clarifies the procedures for case closing. This rule replaces references to the ODJFS 01444 with JFS 01444 and clarifies language throughout.

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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.