Background:

The Office of Family Assistance completed a review of all in-home aide rules to ensure that the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) is mandating only essential health, safety and administration requirements. With the exception of the definitions rule (5101:2-14-01), all in-home aide rules have also been renumbered and updated to require the use of the Ohio Child Licensing and Quality System (OCLQS) currently in development.

Temporary Process:

Chapter 5101:2-14 rules and forms are effective December 31, 2016, however, OCLQS will not be available for use at that time. The requirements listed below in this procedure letter will be effective until OCLQS is operating.

Pre-certification Training

The pre-certification training will be offered by each county agency as needed. The applicant should contact the county agency to schedule.

Application and Renewal Process

A paper application may be used to begin the certification process. To obtain a fillable paper application, the applicant shall call the Child Care Policy Helpdesk at 1-877-302-2347, option 4. The applicant will then return the completed application (no attachments or supporting documentation) to CentralOffice_CCPackets@jfs.ohio.gov. The appropriate county agency will be notified of the applicant's paper application submission and can begin the certification process. Once OCLQS is operating, any applicant who submitted a paper application shall submit a new electronic application in the system within thirty days of the go-live date.

Please contact the Child Care Policy Helpdesk at 1-877-302-2347, option 4, if you have any questions.