This letter transmits a new Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rule that is being added due to federal requirements related to the Family First Prevention Services Act. The addition of this rule is necessary to ensure that requirements for implementation of Qualified Residential Treatment Placement (QRTP) are met within rule, and to also secure the ability of agencies to draw Title IV-E reimbursement funds for QRTP placement. These requirements are already being met through functionality in the Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS), but are being added to rule to meet federal oversight requirements.

The following is a brief explanation of the rule that will be effective October 1, 2021.

OAC 5101:2-38-05.1 entitled PCSA Requirements for Completing a Family Case Plan and Review When a Child is Placed in a Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) identifies the requirements for a PCSA when completing a family case plan and reviews when a child is placed in a QRTP. Language has been included to meet federal requirements related to the Family First Prevention Services Act.

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.