Rule 5101:2-36-10 | PCSA requirements for responding to family in need of services reports.
(A) The public children services agency (PCSA) is to follow the procedures and provide the services identified for each family in need of services subcategory as follows:
(1) Adoption subsidy only, pursuant to Chapters 5101:2-44 and 5101:2-49 of the Administrative Code.
(2) Alternative response required non-lead PCSA contacts pursuant to rule 5101:2-36-02 of the Administratve Code.
(3) Child fatality, non-child abuse/neglect, pursuant to rule 5101:2-42-89 of the Administrative Code.
(4) Courtesy supervision, to support the provision of services and activities described in sections 3113.31, 2151.151, 2151.353, 5103.20 and 2151.56 of the Revised Code.
(5) Deserted child/safe haven, as specified in rules 5101:2-36-06 and 5101:2-42-04 of the Administrative Code.
(6) Home evaluation/visitation assessment, as described in rule 5101:2-42-18 of the Administrative Code or as defined in rule 5101:2-1-01 of the Administrative Code.
(7) Interstate compact on adoption and medical assistance (ICAMA), pursuant to rules 5101:2-49-19 and 5101:2-44-05.2 of the Administrative Code.
(8) Interstate compact for the placement of children (ICPC), pursuant to rule 5101:2-52-04 of the Administrative Code.
(9) Permanent surrender, pursuant to rule 5101:2-42-09 of the Administrative Code.
(10) Post finalization adoption services, as defined in rule 5101:2-1-01 of the Administrative Code. The PCSA is to provide or arrange services to support, maintain, and assist an adopted child, adoptive family, or birth parent anytime after finalization of an adoption.
(11) Postnatal placement services to infant of incarcerated mother, pursuant to rule 5101:2-42-60 of the Administrative Code.
(12) Preventive services, as defined in rule 5101:2-1-01 of the Administrative Code. The PCSA is to provide services aimed at preventing child abuse and neglect which have been requested by the parent, guardian, or custodian for the family if there are no current allegations of child abuse, neglect, or dependency.
(13) Required non-lead PCSA interview, pursuant to rule 5101:2-36-02 of the Administrative Code.
(14) Stranger danger investigation, pursuant to rule 5101:2-36-05 of the Administrative Code.
(15) Unruly/delinquent, as defined in sections 2151.011 and 2151.022 of the Revised Code or defined in rule 5101:2-1-01 of the Administrative Code. The PCSA is to complete an assessment to identify the need for services designed to promote child safety, permanency, and well-being for a child determined to be unruly or delinquent.
(B) Except as provided in paragraph (C) of this rule, completion of the "Family Assessment" is to be completed for all family in need of services reports transferred for ongoing or prevention services prior to the completion of the "Family Case Plan" pursuant to rule 5101:2-38-01, 5101:2-38-05 or 5101:2-38-20 or the completion of the "Prevention Services Plan" pursuant to rule 5101:2-40-05 of the Administrative Code.
(C) The following family in need of services report subcategories do not need the completion of a " Family Assessment" prior to the completion of the "Family Case Plan":
(1) Deserted child/safe haven.
(2) Permanent surrender.
(3) ICPC.
(4) ICAMA.
Last updated September 3, 2024 at 9:07 AM
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