This letter transmits the amendment of internal management rules 5101:9-14-03 and 5101:9-14-04 of the Ohio Administrative Code. The effective date of these rules is July 30, 2010.

The following is a brief explanation of the proposed changes to the rules.

OAC 5101: 9-14-03 entitled Implementation protocols for public children services agencies participating in the alternative response program. This rule outlines the PCSA requirements for implementing the Alternative Response program. This rule is being amended to modify language to permit PCSAs that have received training and have written approval from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) to participate in the Alternative Response program.

OAC 5101: 9-14-04 entitled PCSA requirements for alternative response to child abuse and/or neglect. This rule outlines the PCSA requirements for responding to a report of child abuse and/or neglect within the Alternative Response program. This rule is being amended to include the requirement to complete the JFS 01401, "Comprehensive Assessment and Planning Model - I.S., Safety Assessment" in SACWIS when the completion timeframe for the JFS 01401 has been extended has been included in the rule.

INSTRUCTIONS:

The following chart indicates the materials that should be removed from the Administrative Procedure Manual (APM) and the materials that should be added.