FCASMTL 154 (JFS 01985)
Family, Children and Adult Services Manual Transmittal Letter No. 154
May 18, 2004
TO: Family, Children and Adult Services Manual Holders
FROM: Thomas J. Hayes, Director
SUBJECT: Adoption Subsidies Guide (JFS 01985)

This letter transmits the JFS 01985 "Adoption Subsidies Guide" which has been created for prospective adoptive parents. This guide provides an overview of the different types of adoption subsidies available to assist in the adoption of Ohio's special needs children, the eligibility criteria for each program and information regarding the application process.

Agencies should begin utilizing the "Adoption Subsidies Guide" as a tool to assist in providing uniform subsidy information to all prospective adoptive parents. Please note that the guide will be revised after July 1st to incorporate pending changes to the subsidy programs.

For questions about this letter, please contact the OCF Helpdesk by phone at: 1-866-886-3537, Option 4, or by email at: HELP-DESK-OCF@odjfs.state.oh.us.

INSTRUCTIONS:

The following chart depicts what materials are to be removed from the Family, Children and Adult Services Manual (FCASM) and what materials are to be inserted in the FCASM.

LOCATIONREMOVE AND FILE AS OBSOLETEINSERT/REPLACEMENT
FORMS JFS 01985
TRANSMITTALSTransmittal Letter Index starting with No. 151Transmittal Letter Index starting with No. 151
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