The Children Services Quarterly Statistical Report (JFS 04281) is a necessary component in computing Children Services statistics. All items must be completed to support annual federal mandated children's reports and quarterly Title IV-E Foster Care Statistical and Expenditure reports. The attached Children Services Quarterly Statistical Report (JFS 04281) revises the data collection to conform to changes in federal IV-E policy at 45 CFR 1355.53.

Revisions have also been made to Part 3 of the Children Services Quarterly Statistical Report (JFS 04281) in order to better utilize Title XX transfer funds pursuant to the provisions of 5101:9-6-12.1 of the Ohio Administrative Code.

These data are compiled by the PCSA and must be submitted each quarter by the 15th of the month following the report quarter; i.e., January 15, April 15, July 15, and October 15.

Counties must submit a report even if no children are in foster care.

The ODJFS Children Services Quarterly Statistical Report (JFS 04281) will no longer be submitted to the Office of Fiscal Services. Reports can be submitted electronically to HELP-DESK-OCF@odjfs.state.oh.us or mailed to:

Office for Children and Families

Bureau of Accountability and Regulation

255 East Main Street, 3rd Floor

Columbus, OH 43215-5222

Questions regarding this report can be directed to the Office for Children and Families, Bureau of Accountability and Regulation, at (866) 886-3537, option number 4.

Attachments

Click here to view the The Children Services Quarterly Statistical Report (JFS 04281).

Click here to view the Instructions For Completing Children Services Quarterly Statistical Report (JFS 04281I).