Rule 5180:2-36-14. Protective service alert

119.03 (A) A public children services agency (PCSA) will issue a protective service alert (PSA) when the whereabouts of a child and their parent, guardian, or custodian are unknown and: (1) The PCSA receives an abuse or neglect report and has reason to believe the child is in immediate danger of serious harm; or (2) The PCSA determines that protective services are needed and has reason to believe the child remains at risk of abuse or neglect. (B) The PCSA is to issue a PSA in Ohio's comprehensive child welfare information system (CCWIS) and specify whether the PSA is to be processed as an in-state or out-of-state alert. (C) The PCSA is to attempt to assess/investigate the concerns related to an active PSA upon receipt of updated contact information that may allow the ability to locate the family. (D) Upon receipt of the notification that a person has been located, the PCSA who has located a person is to cancel the PSA in Ohio's CCWIS. Last updated January 30, 2026 at 4:11 PM Supplemental Information Authorized By: 2151.421 , 5153.166 Amplifies: 2151.421 , 5153.16 9/1/2029 10/1/2009