The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) is rescinding the existing Administrative Code rule 5101:9-6-28 and issuing a new 5101:9-6-28 as a result of an internal five year rule review. The rule more accurately reflects recent changes with the implementation of the Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS). The rule also clarifies Title IV-E funding distributed by ODJFS to county agencies responsible for the administration of child welfare programs and to adoptive parents.
The new rule incorporates the following changes:

• References to the Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS) have been added where applicable.
• Foster care maintenance (FCM) "per diem rate" has been changed to a "reimbursement ceiling" and complies with 5101:2-47-11.
• "Payment" has been changed to "reimbursement" where applicable.
• Clarification that counties participating in "ProtectOhio" receive advances directly from ODJFS.
• An expanded explanation of the methodology used in determining administrative and training funding.

Questions regarding this rule should be directed to the Office of Fiscal Services, Bureau of County Finance and Technical Assistance (BCFTA) at (614) 466-5854.

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