This rule describes the requirements regarding the bridges assessment and plan that is to be completed while a participant is enrolled in bridges.

(A)A bridges representative is to complete a bridges assessment within fifteen calendar days of the effective date of the JFS 01617 "Bridges Voluntary Participation Agreement" and :

(1)Assist the bridges participant in completing all applicable sections of the assessment; and

(2)Help the bridges participant begin to identify short and long-term goals that will be utilized for the bridges plan.

(B)A bridges plan is to be completed with participant's signature within forty-five calendar days of the JFS 01617 effective date. A bridges representative works with the bridges participant to develop a bridges plan. The plan is personalized at the direction of the participant and as detailed as the participant chooses, which includes a review of the final transition plan completed by the public children services agency (PCSA) or private child placing agency (PCPA) as outlined in rule 5101:2-42-19 of the Administrative Code.

(1)The plan is to include options regarding:

(a)Health care, including:

(i)Health insurance;

(ii)Healthcare power of attorney; and

(iii)Participants option to execute power of attorney.

(b)Employment services and workforce supports.

(c)Secondary and post-secondary education and training.

(d)Obtaining and paying for housing.

(e)Mentor opportunities and ongoing supportive services.

(2)A copy of the plan with participant's signature is to be provided to the bridges participant within seven calendar days of the participant's signature date.

(3)The bridges plan may be amended at any time.

(C)The bridges plan is to be reviewed, approved, and participant's signature obtained ninety calendar days after its approval date with subsequent reviews occurring every ninety calendar days thereafter. The following occurs during the review:

(1) Review of the bridges participant's current goals. The participant will have the option to continue to work on the selected goals or create new ones;

(2)Services identified on the bridges plan are to be reviewed to ensure the services are assisting the participant in completing their goal or if change in service provision is needed; and

(3)Verify the bridges participant's current program eligibility.

(D)After the completion of the review, an updated plan is to be completed within seven calendar days of the review approval date, if the bridges participant would like to modify an existing goal or add a new goal.

(E)A copy of the current signed bridges plan and review is to be submitted to the court fourteen calendar days prior to any scheduled bridges court hearing.

(F)All bridges assessments, plans, and reviews are recorded and uploaded into the statewide automated child welfare information system (SACWIS).

Effective: 2/7/2020

Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 02/07/2025

Certification: CERTIFIED ELECTRONICALLY

Date: 01/28/2020

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 5101.1414

Rule Amplifies: 5101.1411, 5101.1412, 5101.1413