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CCMTL 48 (2002 FPL - ARCHIVE)
Child Care Manual Transmittal Letter No. 48
March 21, 2002
TO: All Child Care Manual Users
FROM: Thomas J. Hayes, Director
SUBJECT: 2002 Federal Poverty Levels

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 2002 Federal Poverty Level.

Under this administrative order, effective April 1, 2002, 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 OAC.

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 2002 Federal Poverty Level.

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 2002 Federal Poverty Level or 85% state median income as shown in the attached chart.

2002 FEDERAL POVERTY LEVELS

2002 FEDERAL POVERTY LEVELS
FAMILY SIZE150 % FPL TRANSITIONAL185% FPL INCOME ELIGIBLE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OR SPECIAL NEEDS
2$1,493$1,841
3$1,878$2,316
4$2,263$2,791
5$2,648$3,266
6$3,033$3,741
7$3,418$4,215
8$3,803$4,690
9$4,188$5,165
10$4,573$5,640
11$4,958$6,115
12$5,343$6,590
13$5,728*$6,746
14$6,113*$6,879
15$6,498*$7,011
* Indicates 85% state median income. Federal regulations for the Child Care Development Fund limit income eligibility to 85% of the 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 and Development, County Technical Support at (614) 466-7762.