An inquiry is created when an individual contacts an agency representative about becoming a foster or adoptive parent. This includes kinship providers. Contacts may be made in person, in writing, or by phone. An inquiry is complete when the application was received and a "screened in" decision was recorded. At that point, the worker can link the completed inquiry to an existing provider record or create new provider record.
If you work at a public agency, you can view inquiries of any agency. If you work at a private agency, Ohio SACWIS allows you to view the inquiries made to your own agency.
View completed inquiries as follows:
From the Home screen, click the Provider tab.
Click the Inquiry tab. The system defaults to the Inquiry Search tab; the Inquiry Search Criteria screen appears.
Click the Completed Inquiries tab. The Assignment screen appears. It displays a list of completed inquiries.
Click the View link next to the family name to see the details of the inquiry record. Or click Link to connect this inquiry record to a home provider record. (Agency providers and private providers do not appear through this search.)
See Record a provider inquiry for instructions on adding or updating an inquiry.