This letter transmits seventeen amended rules surrounding foster care updates as a result of the five year review. These changes will be effective on August 1, 2009.

The following is a brief explanation of the proposed changes:

OAC5101:2-5-11 entitled Complaint handling was amended and has been reformatted for clarity.

OAC5101:2-5-23 entitled Form and duration of a foster home certificate was amended to bring the rule up to date regarding the statewide automated child welfare information system (SACWIS).

OAC5101:2-5-27 entitled Termination of a foster home certificate was amended to bring the rule up to date regarding the statewide automated child welfare information system (SACWIS).

OAC5101:2-5-28 entitled Cause for denial of initial certification, denial of recertification or revocation of a foster home certificate was amended and has been reformatted for clarity.

OAC5101:2-5-29 entitled Foster home records was amended to bring the rule up to date regarding the statewide automated child welfare information system (SACWIS).

OAC5101:2-5-36 entitled Additional requirements for an agency that acts as a representative of ODJFS in recommending treatment foster homes for certification was amended and has been reformatted for clarity.

OAC5101:2-5-37 entitled Additional requirements for an agency that acts as a representative of ODJFS in recommending medically fragile foster homes for certification was amended and has been reformatted for clarity.

OAC5101:2-7-03 entitled The care and treatment team was amended and has been reformatted for clarity.

OAC5101:2-7-04 entitled Records and confidentiality was amended and has been reformatted for clarity.

OAC5101:2-7-05 entitled Sleeping arrangements was amended and has been reformatted for clarity.

OAC5101:2-7-06 entitled Meals was amended and has been reformatted for clarity.

OAC5101:2-7-07 entitled Health services was amended and has been reformatted for clarity.

OAC 5101:2-7-09 entitled Care, Supervision and Discipline was amended and has been reformatted for clarity.

OAC5101:2-7-10 entitled Care of a foster child under age two was amended and has been reformatted for clarity.

OAC5101:2-7-12 entitled Site and Safety Requirements for a Foster Home was amended and has been for clarity.

OAC5101:2-7-13 entitled Foster home certificate was amended and has been reformatted for clarity.

OAC5101:2-7-17 entitled Additional requirements for a medically fragile foster caregiver and a medically fragile foster home was amended and has been reformatted for clarity.

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.