This letter transmits information regarding revisions to the JFS 01452 "Title IV-E Foster Care Maintenance Application for Initial Eligibility" and JFS 01452A "Title IV-E Foster Care Maintenance Redetermination Form", and their instructions, which are used pursuant to OAC Chapter 5101:2-47 to determine eligibility for federal Title IV-E funds.

The JFS 01452 "Title IV-E Foster Care Maintenance Application for Initial Eligibility" is used to determine a child's initial program eligibility for foster care maintenance. The JFS 01452A "Title IV-E Foster Care Maintenance Redetermination Form" is used to determine a child's continued eligibility for foster care maintenance. These forms have been converted to Microsoft Excel. There have been no content changes to either form. There have been revisions to some of the cell formulas to make the automated forms easier to use. Since the forms are automated, they are not being included with this letter, but can be accessed at:

http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/inter.asp

The revised instructions to both forms are included with this letter.

All agencies that have been converted to Windows XP should use the Microsoft Excel format. Previous Quattro Pro versions of the forms should only be used by agencies that cannot use the Microsoft Excel format.

For questions regarding this transmittal, please contact the Office for Children and Families Help Desk at (866) 886-3537 (Option 4) or via e-mail at help-desk-ocf@odjfs.state.oh.us.

INSTRUCTIONS

The following chart depicts what materials are to be removed from the Family, Children and Adult Services Manual (FCASM) and what materials are to be inserted into the FCASM.