Dependency Case Checklist

Note that you can go here to download this or to print it out for use as a hard copy.

JFS Documents Obtained?

Case History

Ohio Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS)

Fingerprints for possible placement

Criminal & Civil Checks?

(for all adults in home, from applicable counties where they have records)

County

County

County

County

Sex Offender Registry in applicable jurisdiction(s) (if there are concerns)

Check police reports and runs in applicable jurisdictions (if there are concerns)

Review Records & Interview Appropriate Parties

School

Medical

Mental Health

JFS & Placement Agency Workers

Delinquency Charges

Confirm that JFS has birth certificate, Social Security card

Interviews & Observations

Child & Caregiver(s)

Child Alone

Parties with relevant case information

Court Activity

Court Report (2 weeks prior to dispositional & review hearing)

Template and other information here