Weekly Update: July 26, 2021 |
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Race, equity learning series continues
PCSAO’s eight-part Race, Equity and Inclusion Learning Series continued July 20 with a reflection session on June’s training, “Shared Language around Equity Concepts.” The series is made possible with support from Casey Family Programs and is led by trainers from the Center for the Study of Social Policy. Tuesday’s session recapped terminology, provided a framework for having difficult conversations and allowed participants to discuss in small groups. The series, which is open to PCSA directors and senior leaders, continues Aug. 17 with “History of Racism in Children Services.”
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Come work with us!
Ohio START is seeking a regional manager to assist with management and implementation of our program, focused on the development and oversight of technical assistance in a specified region of the state. Read more and apply here.
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Become a conference sponsor!
PCSAO is planning its 36th annual conference, "Facing the Future Together: Our World, Our Commitment," for Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at the DoubleTree Worthington.
The conference is an opportunity to reach more than 500 children services professionals across the state. The audience includes child protection caseworkers, supervisors, administrators, attorneys, directors, students and advocates. As a sponsor, you will benefit from face-to-face networking, organization logo included in conference material, on-site sponsorship recognition and publicity on PCSAO’s website. Exhibitor tables may be limited in number depending on health measures in effect at the time of the conference. Become a sponsor here. If you have questions, contact Cassandra Freeland.
Thanks to our World Champion Sponsors
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Pre-Clearance: As of July 23, there are no children services-related rules in Pre-Clearance.
Clearance: As of July 23, there are no children services-related rules in Clearance.
Filed with JCARR: The following rule was final-filed on July 16 with an effective date of Sept. 1:
The following rule was revise-filed on July 19 with a hearing date of Aug. 11:
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Rule 5101:2-38-05.1 - PCSA requirements for completing a family case plan and review when a child is placed in a qualified residential treatment program (QRTP).
The following rule was final-filed on July 21 with an effective date of Aug. 1:
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Rule 5101:9-6-61 - Family and children first council (FCFC) funding for county department of job and family services (CDJFS) and public children services agencies (PCSA) serving as the FCFC administrative agent.
The following rule was final-filed on July 22 with an effective date of Aug. 1:
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Wente interviewed by national publication
In a recent edition of the American Public Human Services Association’s magazine, Policy & Practice, ODJFS Assistant Director Kara Bertke-Wente was interviewed by Accenture’s child welfare lead for North America, Molly Tierney, about her role in making systemic changes in Ohio children services. Congratulations to Kara for this national recognition of her leadership. Click here to read the article.
Quality legal representation webinars
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) and the Supreme Court of Ohio have partnered with National Association of Counsel for Children to present two webinars on quality legal representation strategies. These webinars serve as part of the strategy to implement the Children Services Transformation Advisory Council recommendations. Utilizing grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the webinars are free to Ohio attorneys, judicial officers, children services staff, court staff, or other community professionals working with parents or children at risk of involvement or currently involved with children services. Approval has been requested for 1.5 CLE credits per webinar and an overview. Sessions include:
- Multi-Disciplinary Legal Representation: Aug. 6, Noon-1:30 p.m.
- Pre-Petition Legal Representation: Aug. 31, Noon-1:30 p.m.
ODJFS to conduct QRTP SACWIS training
ODJFS OFC staff will conduct a training on Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) FCM Rules/Reimbursability with SACWIS Aug. 18 from 1-4 p.m. via MS Teams Live. The training will cover Ohio Administrative Code rule updates in Chapter 47 and provide an overview of the changes to Foster Care Maintenance rules, including changes regarding reimbursement for placing into a QRTP. The intended audience for this training event is agency staff responsible for PCSA and IV-E Court staff responsible for FCM eligibility or fiscal claiming through SACWIS data entry. Those who submit their registration will receive a pop-up message containing the link to join the event. Registrants should copy and paste the information into an appointment on their calendar. Register here.
August grant-writing workshop
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department, Grant Writing USA and other regional partners will present a two-day grant writing workshop either in-person or online next month. The in-person event will be Aug. 2-3. The online event will be Aug. 18-19. Attendees at this class will learn how to find the funding sources and write winning grant proposals. Beginning and experienced grant writers are encouraged to attend. GrantWriting USA is offering PCSAO members a special tuition rate of $425, which includes everything: two days of instruction, workbook, and access to the Alumni Forum, which includes tools, helpful discussions and more than 200 sample grant proposals. Please use discount code "ASSN" to receive this $30 discount off full price at registration. Groups of five or more receive a $50 discount per person. Please contact Janet Darling with questions.
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Child Protection in the News |
Danny Thompson has been working on causes related to health in Southeast Canton since 2004.
A new study found that a Columbus project to help maternal and infant birth outcomes should be used more broadly to improve health access and housing.
Child welfare workers in Ohio are grappling with a statewide placement crisis for youth with special needs, leading some to be treated out of state. According to information from the Ohio Department of Medicaid, 140 Ohio children per day are receiving care out of state, a 200 percent increase since 2016.
According to the Ohio Department of Education, every school district in the state is required to have a direct foster care liaison, whose duties include being the point of contact for any changes or new additions to the system that will be present in their schools and collaboration with local agencies to ensure their success.
As the coronavirus pandemic began last year, children quickly became some of the most vulnerable when it comes to abuse and neglect. Experts believe those cases would have otherwise been caught by school officials, who are trained to look for abuse.
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Calendar and Job Postings |
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July 26 | Southeast District Meeting
July 26 | Northeast District Meeting
Aug. 4 | Board of Trustees Meeting
Aug. 6 | Community Education Committee Meeting
Note: Some meetings will be held via web and others in-person.
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Looking for a career in child protection? Or a new position to challenge yourself?
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