This letter transmits Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rule 5101:2-48-17 which was reviewed as a result of the five year review. This rule was rescinded and filed as a new rule due to the number of changes made. The effective date for this rule is June 15, 2009.

The following is a brief explanation of the changes:

5101:2-48-17 "Prefinalization services" outlines the procedures that must occur upon the placement of a child into an adoptive home. This rule was amended to indicate that after the first thirty days, a minimum of one face-to-face visit with the child and adoptive parent(s) shall be made monthly in the adoptive home.

INSTRUCTIONS:

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