This letter transmits Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rule 5101:2-39-01 which was amended as part of the five-year rule review. This rule sets forth the requirements that apply to a public children services agency (PCSA) and a private child placing agency (PCPA) when determining the need for a child to be removed from his/her home. The rule outlines the actions the agency must take when removing a child. This rule will become effective September 10, 2021.

The following is a brief explanation of the changes to this rule:

OAC 5101:2-39-01 entitled Removal of a Child from the Child’s Home identifies the requirements for a PCSA and PCPA when removing a child from his/her home. Language has been included to support locating and informing relative and kin in their options to support the child being removed from the home.

INSTRUCTIONS:

The following chart indicates the materials that should be removed from the Family, Children and Adult Services Manual (FCASM) and the materials that should be added.