Based on the results of the attached annual survey, all Foster Care Maintenance Rates (FCM) described in rules 5101:2-47-17, 5101:2-47-18 and 5101:2-47-19 of the Administrative Code have been reviewed. The following rates will be effective September 30, 2006.

Uniform Statewide Standards for Per Diem Foster Care Maintenance Rates

(0-18 years)

Minimum - $9.00

Maximum - $118.00

Per Diem Foster Care Maintenance Difficulty of Care Maximum Additional Rates

Special Needs - $85.00

Exceptional Needs - $200.00

Intensive Needs - $200.00

Emergency Family Foster Care - $200.00

Auxiliary Payments for Initial Clothing and Graduation

Clothing - $1,500.00

Graduation - $1,500.00

Although the rates are effective September 30, 2006, due to the provisions of the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings law, any increase is not reimbursable through benefits issuance until October 1, 2006.

For Federal Fiscal Year 2007 (October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007), Ohio's Federal Financial Participation for Title IV-E foster care maintenance and adoption assistance payments is 59.66%. The benefits issuance system will be adjusted to reflect this amount of federal reimbursement effective October 1, 2006.

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.

Attachment 2006 FOSTER CARE MAINTENANCE RATES