Ohio Rev. Code § 5101.652: Authority to contract with other entities to perform certain duties.

The county department of job and family services may enter into an agreement or contract with any private or government entity to perform the following duties:

(A) In accordance with division (G) of section 5101.63 of the Revised Code, receive reports made under that section;

(B) Perform the county department's duties under section 5101.65 of the Revised Code;

(C) Petition the court pursuant to section 5101.68 or 5101.70 of the Revised Code for an order authorizing the provision of protective services.