The Director of the Ohio Department of Human Services (ODHS) issues this administrative order for the purpose of establishing the statewide maximum eligibility limit for publicly funded child care benefits at the 2000 federal poverty level.

Under this administrative order, effective April 3, 2000, all county departments of human services (CDHS) shall:

1.Continue to provide child care benefits to current recipients of OWF, LEAP and Protective child care who continue to meet the requirements established in Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 5101:2-16.

2.Continue to provide child care benefits to current recipients of Transitional child care who continue to meet all the requirements established in OAC 5101:2-16 until twelve months of eligibility have expired or until their income exceeds 150% of the 2000 federal poverty level, whichever comes first.

3.Continue to provide child care benefits to current recipients of Income Eligible Employment and Training and Special Needs child care who continue to meet all the requirements established in OAC 5101:2-16, and whose income does not exceed the lower of, 185% of the 2000 federal poverty level or 85% state median income.

4.Continue to enroll for Income Eligible Employment and Training child care benefits, families who continue to meet all the requirements established in OAC 5101:2-16, and whose twelve months of Transitional benefits have expired or whose income exceeds 150% of the 2000 federal poverty level, and whose income does not exceed the lower of, 185% of the 2000 federal poverty level or 85% state median income.

5.Enroll applicants for OWF, LEAP, and Protective child care who meet the requirements of OAC 5101:2-16.

6.Enroll applicants for Transitional child care who meet the requirements of OAC 5101:2-16, and who are eligible for any part of the twelve month eligibility period, and whose income does not exceed 150% of the 2000 federal poverty level.

7.Enroll applicants for Income Eligible Employment and Training and Special Needs child care who meet the requirements of OAC 5101:2-16, and whose income does not exceed the lower of, 185% of the 2000 federal poverty level or 85% state median income.

Instructions for Implementation of this Administrative Order:

1.For initial applications and redeterminations of eligibility for Transitional child care benefits, the CDHS shall refer to the maximum income levels of 150% of the 2000 federal poverty level.

2.For initial applications and redeterminations of eligibility for Income Eligible Employment and Training and Special Needs child care benefits, the CDHS shall refer to the maximum income levels of 185% of the 2000 federal poverty level or 85% state median income.

2000 FEDERAL POVERTY LEVELS:

Eligibility levels are established based on expenditures and funding availability and are subject to change. If you have any questions regarding these matters, please contact Child Care Services, County Technical Support at (614) 466-7762.