The Director of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) issues this administrative order for the purpose of establishing the statewide maximum eligibility limit for publicly funded child care benefits at the 2001 Federal Poverty Level.
Under this administrative order, effective April 1, 2001, all county departments of job and family services (CDJFS) shall:
1.Continue to provide child care benefits to current recipients of publicly funded child care benefits who continue to meet the requirements established in Chapter 5101:2-16 of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC).
2.Continue to enroll new applicants for publicly funded child care benefits who continue to meet all the requirements established in Chapter 5101:2-16 of the Ohio Administrative Code.
Instructions for Implementation of this Administrative Order:
1.For initial applications and redeterminations of eligibility for Transitional child care benefits, the CDJFS shall refer to the maximum income levels of 150% of the 2001 Federal Poverty Level as shown in the attached chart.
2.For initial applications and redeterminations of eligibility for Income Eligible Employment and Training and Special Needs child care benefits, the CDJFS shall refer to the maximum income levels of 185% of the 2001 Federal Poverty Level or 85% State Median Income as shown in the attached chart.
2001 FEDERAL POVERTY LEVELS
| 2001 FEDERAL POVERTY LEVELS |
|---|
| FAMILY SIZE | 150 % FPL TRANSITIONAL | 185% FPL INCOME ELIGIBLE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OR SPECIAL NEEDS |
|---|
| 2 | $1,452 | $1,791 |
| 3 | $1,829 | $2,255 |
| 4 | $2,207 | $2,721 |
| 5 | $2,585 | $3,188 |
| 6 | $2,961 | $3,652 |
| 7 | $3,339 | $4,118 |
| 8 | $3,717 | $4,584 |
| 9 | $4,094 | $5,049 |
| 10 | $4,471 | $5,515 |
| 11 | $4,849 | $5,980 |
| 12 | $5,226 | *$6,393 |
| 13 | $5,604 | *$6,521 |
| 14 | $5,981 | *$6,649 |
| 15 | $6,359 | *$6,777 |
| * Indicates 85% State Median Income. Federal regulations for the Child Care Development Fund limit income eligibility to 85% state median income. |
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 the Bureau of Child Care, County Technical Support at (614) 466-7762.