This letter transmits the five-year review of Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rule number 5101:2-47-23.1 which addresses the contracting and contract monitoring requirements for a Title IV-E agency for the provision of placement of children. With the passage of the Family First Prevention Services Act, Title IV-E Agencies may contract with a Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) for aftercare supports and services.  The effective date of this rule is September 1, 2021.

OAC 5101:2-47-23.1 entitled Title IV-E Agency Contracting and Contract Monitoring sets forth the requirements when a Title IV-E agency contracts with a private network provider for substitute care placements. The rule requires the Title IV-E agency to enter all contracting and rate schedule information into the statewide automated child welfare information system (SACWIS) to be able to enter a placement with a QRTP.

INSTRUCTIONS:

The following chart shows what materials should be inserted into the Family, Children and Adult Services Manual (FCASM).