Rule 5101:9-6-81 of the Administrative Code "Kinship Permanency Incentive" has been amended to identify the program funding source and the maximum number of benefit payments. This amendment is being proposed as a result of Am. Sub. H. B. 1 of the 128th General Assembly.

In accordance with Family, Children and Adult Services Procedure Letter No. 179:

"Kinship caregivers will be eligible for the incentive payments under the previous OAC rule 5101:2-40-04 requirements of $1,000 for an initial payment and $500 for subsequent payments for applications received prior to the emergency rule file date regardless of when the application was approved.

Kinship caregivers will be eligible for the incentive payments under the emergency rule OAC 5101:2-40-04 requirements of $525 for an initial payment and $300 for subsequent payments for applications received and approved on or after the emergency rule file date."

Questions regarding the Kinship Permanency Incentive should be directed to the Bureau County Finance and Technical Assistance - 614-752-9194 or your ODJFS fiscal supervisor.