This letter transmits OAC rules and forms governing the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) process that are being amended as a result of the five year rule review process. Following is a brief explanation of each proposed change.

OAC 5101:2-52-02 entitled General requirements applicable to interstate placements of children sets forth the overall requirements that apply to all ICPC requests. With the rescission of OAC rule 5101:2-42-23, a paragraph on the requirements for foreign-born children proposed for adoptive placement into Ohio by a U.S. adoption agency, has been put into this rule. The title of this rule was changed to better reflect the contents of the rule. This rule will replace OAC rule 5101:2-42-20.

OAC 5101:2-52-04 entitled Requirements applicable to interstate placement of children when an Ohio PCSA, PCPA or court is the sending agency sets forth the requirements that are required when a PCSA, PCPA or court is placing a child into another state or territory. This rule specifically outlines all requirements of the PCSA, PCPA or court sending procedures. Priority Placements, which are Regulation 7's with the Compact, were added to this rule. The title of this rule was also changed to better reflect the contents of the rule. This rule will replace parts of OAC rule 5101:2-42-20 and OAC rule 5101:2-42-21.

OAC 5101:2-52-06 entitled Requirements applicable to interstate placement of children when the PCSA, PCPA, or PNA is the receiving agency sets forth the requirements that are required when another state or territory places a child into Ohio. This rule specifically outlines all requirements of the PCSA, PCPA or PNA receiving procedures. In addition, Priority Placements, which are Regulation 7's with the Compact, were added to this rule. The title of this rule was also changed to better reflect the contents of the rule. This rule will replace parts of OAC rule 5101:2-42-20 and of OAC rule 5101:2-42-21.

OAC 5101:2-52-08 entitled Interstate placement requirements for parents or legal guardians in Ohio when placing their child into another state or territory sets forth the requirements when parents or legal guardians independently place their child into another state or territory. This new title of this rule accurately describes the purpose of the rule. This rule will replace OAC rule 5101:2-42-22.

OAC 5101:2-42-64 entitled Preplacement services sets forth the requirements that the PCSA or PCPA shall provide or arrange preplacement services to the child and his parent, guardian, or custodian when substitute care placement of the child is to occur. This rule is being proposed for amendment to change the reference to the ICPC rule from the old chapter to the new chapter.

JFS 01660 "Guaranty Regarding Placing a Child into the State of Ohio" is the written notification of Ohio's intention to make an interstate placement and request for a homestudy with a state or territory that is not part of the Interstate Compact. This form has been updated to a JFS form instead of a DHS form and also has formatting changes made.

JFS 01661 "Interstate Compact Placement Request (ICPC 100A)" is the formal written notice to the receiving state of Ohio's intention to make an interstate placement and a request for a homestudy. This form has been updated by changing the ODJFS address, adding a financial status section, and adding monthly as a choice under the supervisory reports section.

JFS 01661I "Instructions for Completing JFS 01661 Interstate Compact Placement Request" provides a narrative on how to fill out the JFS 01661. This form has been updated to a JFS form instead of a DHS form.

JFS 01662 "Interstate Compact Report on Child's Placement Status (ICPC 100B)" is used to inform a state or territory that a placement has been made or a placement has discontinued. This form has been updated to a JFS form instead of a DHS form and also has formatting changes made.

JFS 01663 "Sending State's Priority Home Study Request (ICPC 101)" is a newly developed form that is used when a court has ordered priority placement of a child with a parent or relative.

JFS 01674 "Statement of Assurance" is used by the courts, PCPA or parent/legal guardian to show who has financial responsibility of a child for whom a placement request has been made. This form has been updated by changing all of the Ohio Department of Human Services statements to Ohio Department of Job and Family Services statements.

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.