Association Updates
Rules update
The following rules have been filed recently. Click on the rule number for more information.
- 5101:2-42-19 (Refiled 10/26) Requirements for the provision of independent living services to youth in custody (revised to clarify case plan amendment, provide guidance on credit checks and for connecting eligible youth to Bridges)
- 5101:2-42-19.2 (Refiled 10/26) Requirements for provision of independent living services to young adults who have emancipated (revised to include guidance on referring young adults to Bridges)
- 5101:2-50-02 (Refiled 10/23) Requirements for Bridges eligibility (new rule regarding the Bridges program)
- 5101:2-50-03 (Refiled 10/23) Bridges termination and reentry (new rule regarding the Bridges program)
- 5101:2-50-05 (Refiled 10/23) Bridges appeal process (new rule regarding the Bridges program)
- 5101:2-53-02 (Revised filing on 10/24, public hearing on 11/21) General provisions of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) (Rules 5101:2-53-01 through 5101:2-53-09 are being amended or updated; 5101:2-53-04 is a new rule)
Southeast District meets
At the Southeast District meeting Oct. 23, directors discussed CARA implementation, heard updates on CFSR, and reelected Cathy Hill (Athens County CS) to another term on the PCSAO Board of Trustees. The District meets again Jan. 22.
Caseworker safety workgroup considers Narcan policies
A small workgroup examining caseworker safety policies in light of the opioid epidemic met by conference call Oct. 25. The workgroup intends to publish a list of considerations and sample policies for agencies that are considering having caseworkers carry Narcan. Other considerations include personal protective equipment, training, attire, found drugs, and more. Sample policies are already available at
http://www.pcsao.org/resources/safety-reports
. Final guidance should be available by the end of the year.
Early voting has begun
Ohioans who have registered to vote may vote early between now and Election Day Nov. 7. Best of luck to the 11 counties with children services levies on the ballot!
