Although the purpose of this form is to obtain a staffing commitment, it also provides additional essential information. Only one support request form per case should be prepared for each support district. Multiple entities belonging to the same case unit and requirements for different skills can be set out in the one request. Support requests should contain information about any unusual requirements or special skills needed. Support districts should be advised of any flexibility in starting or ending dates.
Flexibility gives the support district latitude in providing personnel for the assignment.
It is especially important that requests submitted near the planned starting date should contain as much information as possible regarding the type of support needed. The case manager should allow the support district as much flexibility as possible. Circumstances may develop requiring modifications to a request previously approved. When this occurs, the case manager should immediately modify existing commitments by memorandum or an amended Form 4485. In some cases, changes in requested support may result from inquiries or suggestions from the support district.